News / Drone chaos 'highlights air cargo's over-reliance on south-east airports'

The chaos at Gatwick last month emphasised the UK air freight sector’s over-reliance on the south-east region, with panic ensuing again last week after a drone sighting at Heathrow.

Between 19 and 21 December, thousands of flights were grounded and cancelled after drone sightings sparked safety concerns at Gatwick.

Although few cargo flights were affected then, the sighting at Heathrow caused major industry concern.

One forwarder told The Loadstar: “The drone question is very valid and the recent lockdowns have demonstrated our reliance ...