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‘Unusual air activity’ over Ireland sparks investigation
- Irish Aviation Authority probing reports by British Airways and Virgin Atlantic pilots of bright lights moving quickly through country’s air space
Irish aviation officials are investigating reports of bright lights moving quickly in the skies over Ireland.
The Irish Aviation Authority said on Tuesday it was looking into “reports from a small number of aircraft” about what was called “unusual air activity” on Friday.
“The report will be investigated under the normal confidential occurrence investigation process,” the authority said in a statement.
Press reports indicate the bright lights were seen on Friday morning by pilots from British Airways and Virgin Atlantic.
The airlines did not immediately respond to request for comments.
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