Another suspected drone sighting delays flights at Gatwick airport

According to bbc.co.uk yet another incident of “suspected drone sighting” has suspended flights at Gatwick Airport. It’s been stated by a spokesperson at Gatwick, that an investigation is undergoing after perceiving a report of “suspected drone sighting”.

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The flights have been suspended, until investigation takes place. Information about the “suspected scoundrel drone” is being received. Aircraft are unable to land and are currently rotating above the airport.

It is stated the sighting of the drone reportedly happened around 17.10 GMT. The Sussex police said it’s officers were investigating, however, the Ministry of Defence has not yet confirmed the sighting of the drone.

Previously Gatwick Airport was closed for a day or two, as a result of drones flying over the airfield. It occured on Wednesday around 21.30, and just earlier it reopened.

It is believed multiple culprits are being investigated, and more than one unmanned aircraft is involved, stated the police.

Earlier on, according to the officers, “people of interest” have been identified.

Source: bbc.co.uk

Dozens of flights left grounded as IT system fails at Heathrow airport

Stated in the daily mail today (20th December 2018) that serious delays at heathrow airport were encountered by thousands of passengers, following an IT system collapse.

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The failed computer system occured in terminal 5 of heathrow airport, leaving passengers facing delays in checking in.

The check-in system Amadeus was collapsed for 20 minutes, which is used by many airlines, including British Airways.

A statement by BA verified no flights had been delayed and the computer system was back, completely functioning.

Furthermore, no flights were to be delayed or diverted as a consequence of the glitch, a BA spokesperson said.

A third party supplier was affected by the technical problem, confirmed a heathrow spokesperson.

Baggage and check-in was disturbed on a short term basis, which had been recovered, was a global matter. The heathrow spokesperson apologised for the inconvenience or delay caused by this.

Source: dailymail.co.uk