FAA Drone Sightings Near US Airports Nearly Double in Q2
The FAA recorded 601 unauthorized drone sightings in Q2 2026, nearly doubling from Q1 as safety concerns mount following high-profile near-misses.
Jul 7, 20264 min
Safety
3 aviation articles tagged “airport safety”
The FAA recorded 601 unauthorized drone sightings in Q2 2026, nearly doubling from Q1 as safety concerns mount following high-profile near-misses.
A fire in a wall cavity at Wellington Airport forced a four-hour terminal evacuation on June 12, 2026, causing 14 flight diversions or cancellations.
A large industrial fire at a warehouse near Charles de Gaulle Airport produced heavy smoke but did not disrupt flight operations, operator Groupe ADP...
A South Korean state audit found its transport ministry approved faulty airport safety structures for decades, following a fatal 2024 Jeju Air crash.