02-07-2017 22:42 via uk.news.yahoo.com

Flights diverted from Gatwick after drone spotted near runway

Flights into Gatwick Airport have been diverted after reports that a drone was spotted flying close to the runway.EasyJet and British Airways confirmed they were among airlines affected by the disruption after the airport was forced to close a runway twice on Sunday evening.A spokesman for Gatwick Airport said: "Due to reports of a drone observation in the vicinity of the airfield, runway operations at Gatwick were suspended between 18:10 BST and 18:19, and again from 18:36 to 18:41, resulting i
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