Bergamo-Orio al Serio airport in northern Italy suspended all flights

The Bergamo-Orio al Serio airport in northern Italy suspended all flights from 10:20 a.m. to noon local time on July 8, 2025, following a serious runway incident. According to local media reports, the disturbance was caused by an individual who ran onto the tarmac and was subsequently sucked into an airplane engine.

The Corriere della Sera newspaper, citing unnamed airport officials, identified the aircraft involved as an Airbus A319 operated by Volotea airline, which had been preparing for departure to Asturias, Spain. The airport authority confirmed the suspension of flights but did not provide details on the cause of the incident. An investigation is currently underway to determine the full extent of the event and any potential safety implications. The airline and the airport are yet to release official statements regarding the incident or the condition of the individual involved. The airport resumed operations after the noon suspension.

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