US reopens airspace over El Paso

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Trump Administration Briefly Closes El Paso Airspace, Blames Mexican Cartel Drone Incursion
The Federal Aviation Administration reopened the airspace around El Paso International Airport in Texas on Wednesday morning, just hours after it announced a 10-day closure.

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F.A.A. Said to Have Closed El Paso Airspace Over Military’s Use of Anti-Drone Technology
Alleged drones in El Paso airspace cast spotlight on Mexican cartels’ growing arsenals
The Trump Administration Blamed Cartel Drones For Closing El Paso's Airspace. The Real Story Appears Much Dumber.
The unexpected shutdown of the entire airspace over El Paso, Texas, was reportedly related to federal officials disagreeing about the safety of anti-drone tests near the El Paso International Airport ...

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FAA Briefly Closed El Paso Airspace After Mexican Cartel Drone Breach
FAA resumes flights after El Paso airspace closure over Mexican cartel drones
Pentagon-FAA Dispute Over Lasers To Thwart Cartel Drones Led To Airspace Closure: Reports
“The highly consequential decision by FAA to shut down the El Paso Airport for 10 days is unprecedented and has resulted in significant concern within the community,” Escobar said.

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Live updates: Pentagon-FAA dispute over lasers to thwart cartel drones led to airspace closure, AP sources say
Trump administration says El Paso airspace closure was tied to Mexican cartel drones