Flights into Glasgow Airport were diverted today after suspected drone was seen in the area.
Two aircrafts made the decision to divert to airports in Edinburgh and Prestwick following the possible sighting on Friday. Police Scotland and Glasgow Airport's airfield team were deployed to the area where the sighting occurred, but there was no evidence when they arrived.
One Emirates flight from Dubai diverted to Glasgow Prestwick while the British Airways Gatwick service diverted to Edinburgh Airport. Both are refuelling before they will return to Glasgow. A spokesman for Glasgow Airport confirmed the incident and stressed that operating drones near an airport is both illegal and "incredibly dangerous".
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The spokesman said: “Inbound aircraft were held on approach following a report of a possible drone sighting near the airport. Our airfield team and Police Scotland colleagues were deployed to the sighting area.
"There was no visible evidence of any drone activity on their arrival and operations resumed. “The flight crews of the Emirates’ Dubai and British Airways’ Gatwick services took the decision to divert to Edinburgh and Prestwick airports respectively. Both services are currently refuelling and returning to Glasgow.
“It is not only a criminal offence to operate a drone near an airport, it is also incredibly dangerous. Members of the public who witness or are aware of anyone operating a drone near the airport should contact Police Scotland immediately.”
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