US: FAA details impact of drone sightings on Newark Airport

The FAA said Wednesday that 43 flights into New Jersey Newark Liberty International were required to hold after drone sightings at a nearby airport Tuesday, while 9 flights were diverted. The incident comes as major US airports are assessing the threat of drones and have been holding meetings to address the issue. An FAA spokesman said that Tuesday's event lasted for 21 minutes. The flights into Newark, the 11th busiest US airport, were suspended after a drone was seen flying at 3,500 feet over nearby Teterboro Airport, a small regional airport about 17 miles away that mostly handles corporate jets and private planes. The FAA declined to comment on meetings with major airports, but said it has been in "close coordination" with security agency partners "to address drone security challenges." <br/>