The financial impact includes additional operational costs stemming from delays, diversions, and cancellations. The interconnected nature of the air traffic system means that even brief disruptions can have substantial repercussions. In the past year, there were 116 significant incidents across 25 airports, with notable disruptions occurring at Munich Airport in October and Frankfurt Airport in July due to drone sightings. This report was broadcast on June 8, 2026, by Deutschlandfunk.