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Sky News
08-07-2025
- Sky News
Flights suspended after man is sucked into plane engine on runway
Flights were suspended at an airport in northern Italy after a man was sucked into the engine of a plane and killed. Police at Milan Bergamo International Airport told Sky News that the person appeared to run on to the runway before voluntarily entering the engine of the Volotea aircraft. A spokesperson for the airport in Bergamo, in the Lombardy region, has said the 35-year-old was not a passenger or employee. Witnesses have said the man entered the airport terminal by driving the wrong way down a road. They added that he then left his car before running into the arrivals areas and heading to an emergency door that leads to the runway. He then ran towards the engine of the plane that was preparing to take off, they added. The witnesses also said police and airport security went after the man but were not able to stop him. Police are investigating, and flights have resumed. Flight operations were suspended at the airport from 10.20am to noon local time (9.20am to 11am UK time) due to "a problem that occurred on the taxiway", the airport said in a statement. The flight, which was due to fly to Asturias in Spain, was rescheduled to 3.55pm local time (2.55pm UK time). Volotea, a Spanish low-cost airline, said on X: "We regret to confirm flight V73511 from BGY-OVD was involved in an incident at Milan-Bergamo Airport at 10:35h. One person not onboard and not affiliated with the company was seriously injured. All 154 passengers and 6 crew are safe... We are doing everything possible to support the affected passengers and crew, providing them with psychological support, while working in close coordination with the Italian authorities."
The Independent
08-07-2025
- The Independent
Milan Bergamo airport closure: Flights delayed and dozens cancelled after man's death on runway
Thousands of airline passengers have had their journeys disrupted as a result of a tragedy at Milan Bergamo airport on Tuesday morning. Flights were grounded at the airport, northeast of Milan after a man was 'sucked into the engine of a plane that was preparing for takeoff', according to Italian media. The aircraft involved is believed to be a Volotea Airbus A319 destined for Asturias in northern Spain. Flight 3511 is shown on the tracking website Flightradar24 as departing later in the day, using a different aircraft. Immediately after the incident arrivals and departures were suspended from 10.20am to midday, The airport said in a statement that it was 'due to a problem that occurred on the taxiway'. Diversions began at once, with a Ryanair jet from Trapani in Sicily flying a holding circuit before changing course for Malpensa airport, northwest of Milan. Malpensa was the destination of four other Ryanair diversions. Two planes went to Verona, and one to Bologna. The previous day large-scale diversions had take place due to storms in the region. Ryanair, the main user of Bergamo, has cancelled a dozen departures and the corresponding inbound flights. Other flights are running way behind schedule. The afternoon link from Bristol to Bergamo on Ryanair is expected to be three hours late, with the service in the opposite direction delayed by eight hours. Under European air passengers' rights rules, delayed travellers are entitled to meals and refreshments while they are waiting. Those whose flights are cancelled can ask to be rebooked on other services as soon as possible. The Italian authorities have launched an investigation into the incident.
News.com.au
08-07-2025
- News.com.au
Man ‘sucked into plane engine and killed' on airport runway as jet prepares to take off in tarmac horror in Milan
A man has reportedly been sucked into a plane engine and killed on an airport runway in Milan. Operations at the busy Orio al Serio Airport, popularly known as Milano Bergamo, came to a halt at 10.20am after a 'fatal accident' on the tarmac. According to Corriere della Sera, the victim was not a passenger or airport staff member. The person is believed to have run onto the tarmac and into the path of an Airbus A319 Volotea aircraft bound to Asturias, Spain, as it was taxing for takeoff. Airport sources told the outlet that the person was pulled into the aircraft engine in a horrifying moment just as the plane was preparing to depart. Airport operator SACBO confirmed a 'problem that occurred on the taxiway' and said 'the causes of the problem are currently being investigated by the authorities.' Flight operations at Orio al Serio – one of Italy's busiest airports – have been suspended since the moment of the incident, with a cascading effect on travel across the region. By 11.50am local time, a total of nine flights had already been diverted – one to Bologna, two to Verona, and six rerouted to Milan Malpensa. Eight departures were also cancelled outright. It is not yet known when operations at Milano Bergamo Airport will return to normal. The airport's official X account confirmed the halt in operations: 'SACBO announces that flight operations at Milan Bergamo Airport were suspended at 10.20 am due to a problem that occurred on the taxiway. The causes of the problem are currently being investigated by the authorities.' 'The area remains cordoned off as authorities work to determine how the man was able to breach security and get so close to a moving aircraft.
Daily Mail
08-07-2025
- Daily Mail
BREAKING NEWS Italian international airport is closed after deadly freak accident on taxiway
An Italian international airport has been closed following a fatal freak accident on one of the taxiways. The full circumstances remain unclear, but flights scheduled to arrive at Milan Bergamo Airport have been diverted this morning following the incident. At 11:50am one flight was diverted to Bologna, two were redirected to Verona, and six were sent to Milan Malpensa. Eight departing flights were cancelled after oeprations at the airport were suspended at 10:20am, according to local reports. Sacbo, the operator of the Bergamo airport, said: 'An incident that occurred on the taxiway, the causes of which are being investigated by law enforcement.' This is a breaking news story. More to follow.
Travel Daily News
19-05-2025
- Business
- Travel Daily News
SkyAlps inaugurates flights between Milan Bergamo and Mostar
Milan Bergamo Airport launches direct SkyAlps flights to Mostar, enhancing Northern Italy–Balkans connectivity and expanding its summer network to 145 destinations. Milan Bergamo Airport celebrated the launch of a brand-new route to Mostar in Bosnia and Herzegovina, operated by SkyAlps. marking the first-ever scheduled connection between the two cities. The new two weekly service will be maintained every Thursday and Sunday through 12 October. The flights are operated by SkyAlps' modern and sustainable fleet, offering passengers a comfortable travel option between Northern Italy and southern Bosnia and Herzegovina. Located in the heart of the Herzegovina region, Mostar is one of the Balkans' most picturesque and historic cities. Famous for its iconic UNESCO-listed Old Bridge, the city blends Ottoman and European heritage and offers a unique cultural experience along with natural beauty, including the nearby Kravica waterfalls and the Dinaric Alps. The new air link provides easier access for tourists, the local diaspora and pilgrims visiting nearby Medjugorje. SkyAlps becomes the latest airline to join Milan Bergamo's growing network, bringing the total number of carriers operating from the airport this summer to 22. This also makes Mostar the second destination in Bosnia and Herzegovina served from Bergamo Airport, alongside Sarajevo, which is operated by Ryanair. Milan Bergamo remains the only airport in Northern Italy to offer direct air links to Bosnia and Herzegovina. Giacomo Cattaneo, Director of Commercial Aviation, SACBO, said: 'We are delighted to welcome SkyAlps to Milan Bergamo and to inaugurate this important new connection with Mostar. This route not only opens up a new gateway to one of the most historically and culturally significant cities in the Balkans but also strengthens our position as the leading airport in Northern Italy for connectivity to Southeast Europe. We are proud to be the only airport in the region offering direct flights to Bosnia and Herzegovina.' The addition of Mostar brings the total number of destinations served from Milan Bergamo Airport during the 2025 summer season to 145 across 39 countries. The airport remains dedicated to providing passengers with increased travel options and enhanced connectivity throughout Europe and beyond. Passengers can book flights between Milan Bergamo and Mostar now via the SkyAlps website or through their preferred travel agents.
