Germany’s Nuremberg airport briefly suspended flight operations on Tuesday after an incoming Corendon Airlines flight from the Greek island of Corfu transmitted an emergency code in error. The airline said the alert was caused by a short‑lived malfunction in the aircraft’s radio communication system while the plane was over Croatian airspace.

Airport response and safety measures

The airport issued a statement confirming that the flight landed safely and that all necessary precautions were taken while the situation was monitored. Local police assured the public that there was no danger to passengers or crew, and that the aircraft was escorted to the runway by Eurofighter jets as a precaution.

Investigation and clarification

Corendon Airlines said investigations were promptly initiated and that on‑site inspections found no safety concerns. Police later clarified that the incident was unrelated to earlier reports of a possible drone sighting that had disrupted air traffic overnight.

Operations resume

After the brief shutdown, flight operations at Nuremberg airport returned to normal, according to Reuters. The incident highlights the importance of rapid communication and coordination between airlines, airport authorities, and law‑enforcement agencies to ensure passenger safety.

Original reporting: KTVZ (Central Oregon) — read the source article.