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The FAA temporarily halted flights at El Paso International Airport under a 10‑day security order, then lifted it after officials said a cartel drone was neutralized, a claim others disputed.

The Wall Street Journal
Pentagon’s Use of High-Energy Laser Led FAA to Halt Flights Over El Paso

Administration lifts flight restrictions hours after issuing the pause for ‘special security reasons. ’

Pentagon’s Use of High-Energy Laser Led FAA to Halt Flights Over El Paso
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The Guardian
US officials lift surprise 10-day closure of airspace around El Paso, Texas

FAA initially cited ‘security reasons’ for shutting off skies around El Paso airport in area along border with Mexico The top US aviation agency has lifted a surprise 10-day closure of airspace above the US-Mexico border town of El Paso, Texas, just hours after it abruptly announced that it would close off the skies for “special security reasons”. While some officials claimed that Mexican cartel drones invaded US airspace, in recent days a balloon was reportedly mistaken for a drone. Continue reading. . .

US officials lift surprise 10-day closure of airspace around El Paso, Texas
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New York Times
F.A.A. Halts All Flights at El Paso Airport for 10 Days

No flights would be allowed to or from the airport for 10 days under a flight restriction order that cited unspecified “special security reasons. ”

F.A.A. Halts All Flights at El Paso Airport for 10 Days
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Le Monde
El Paso, Texas airport briefly closed; Trump administration suggests Mexican cartels violated U.S. airspace

Donald Trump announced that the United States would carry out 'ground strikes' against the cartels, without specifying where. He said, 'the cartels run Mexico'.

El Paso, Texas airport briefly closed; Trump administration suggests Mexican cartels violated U.S. airspace
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The Independent
FAA stopped flights from El Paso airport after Mexican cartel drones ‘breached’ US airspace, officials say

The sudden closure, which was quickly reversed, fueled fear and speculation online

FAA stopped flights from El Paso airport after Mexican cartel drones ‘breached’ US airspace, officials say
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New York Times
NYPD Asks Trump Administration for Authority to Take Down Drones

The request, by Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch, came a day before federal authorities closed the airspace in El Paso because of what they said was a drone threat.

NYPD Asks Trump Administration for Authority to Take Down Drones
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New York Times
What We Know About the El Paso Airspace Shutdown

The Trump administration blamed the disruptive halt on a cartel drone incursion, but others have disputed that explanation.

What We Know About the El Paso Airspace Shutdown
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Der Spiegel
US authorities report 'neutralization' of Mexican cartel drone

Why would the airspace over El Paso, Texas be closed for ten days? The US Secretary of Transportation later spoke of a drone that had been disabled, and a Democratic congresswoman doubts the account.

US authorities report 'neutralization' of Mexican cartel drone
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La Repubblica
Texas, revocata la sospensione dei voli da e per l’aeroporto di El Paso per 10 giorni

“Non vi è alcuna minaccia per l’aviazione commerciale”, ha fatto sapere la Faa. L'aeroporto aveva affermato in una nota che la restrizione è stata emessa "con breve preavviso"

Texas, revocata la sospensione dei voli da e per l’aeroporto di El Paso per 10 giorni
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Helsingin Sanomat
Texas | El Paso airspace closed in the United States for the first time since the 2001 terrorist attacks

El Paso's airspace closed abruptly. The reason given later was drones from drug cartels

Texas | El Paso airspace closed in the United States for the first time since the 2001 terrorist attacks
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Die Presse
Airspace over El Paso lifted after deployment against cartel drones

The flight ban over the American city of El Paso was reportedly linked to the deployment of anti-drone technology to counter drones used by Mexican drug cartels.

Airspace over El Paso lifted after deployment against cartel drones
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Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung
At the US-Mexico border: U.S. closes El Paso airport unexpectedly for ten days

For 'special security reasons,' the FAA closes the airport in Texas for an extended period. No exact reason has been given yet.

At the US-Mexico border: U.S. closes El Paso airport unexpectedly for ten days
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The Independent
Homeland Security officials voice concerns about looming shutdown

Homeland Security officials are highlighting the potential impact of a shutdown

Homeland Security officials voice concerns about looming shutdown
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Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung
Flight operations at El Paso temporarily suspended due to drones

The FAA temporarily halted operations at El Paso International Airport due to drone intrusions. The closure has since been lifted, with no danger to commercial air traffic

Flight operations at El Paso temporarily suspended due to drones
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Der Standard
US aviation regulator unexpectedly closes El Paso airport for ten days

The FAA will close the airport in Texas, near the Mexican border, for ten days for 'special security reasons'. The move seems abrupt and completely surprising

US aviation regulator unexpectedly closes El Paso airport for ten days
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Kathimerini
US: All flights suspended at El Paso International Airport in Texas

All flights to and from El Paso International Airport in Texas, which borders Mexico, have been suspended for "security reasons", announced the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).

US: All flights suspended at El Paso International Airport in Texas
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Financial Times
US takes military action against drone incursion in Texas

Officials say airspace around southern town of El Paso was temporarily closed due to aerial activity from Mexican cartels

US takes military action against drone incursion in Texas
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Corriere della Sera
Caos a El Paso, blocco dei voli per 10 giorni. Poi voci di operazioni contro i droni dei narcos | Usati per uccidere, come in Ucraina

Ore di incertezza al confine con il Messico dopo un’operazione militare e di droni dei cartelli messicani. Nel Notam si minacciava l’abbattimento per chi violava il blocco

Caos a El Paso, blocco dei voli per 10 giorni. Poi voci di operazioni contro i droni dei narcos | Usati per uccidere, come in Ucraina
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Die Presse
US aviation authority halts all flights to and from El Paso for ten days

The authorities cited unspecified 'security reasons' as the motive for the measure.

US aviation authority halts all flights to and from El Paso for ten days
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La Repubblica
Texas suspends flights to and from El Paso airport for 10 days: 'Special security reasons'

The airport said in a statement that the restriction was issued on short notice and is awaiting further guidance from the FAA.

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