Abrupt El Paso Airspace Shutdown, Reversal, Raises Questions

The U.S.-Mexico border as seen from El Paso.
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Federal officials have pointed to a “cartel drone incursion” as the cause behind an FAA order that sought to ground all commercial and general aviation flights over El Paso airspace for 10 days, a narrative some lawmakers say demands more explanation. Initially citing “special security reasons,” the...
Steve Trimble

Steve covers military aviation, missiles and space for the Aviation Week Network, based in Washington, DC.

Christine Boynton

Christine Boynton is a Senior Editor covering air transport in the Americas for Aviation Week Network.

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