EASA urges continuous use of stop-bar lights in SIB 2025-07 to curb rising runway incursions

EASA published Safety Information Bulletin SIB 2025-07 urging EU aerodromes that already have stop-bar systems to use them continuously, citing an increase in runway incursions both in absolute terms and relative to flight volumes and recommending optimal use of stop-bars to bolster runway safety.

Discovered 2025-10-14T06:40:30.505142-07:00 | 2025-10-14T06:40:30.505142-07:00

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  • EASA's SIB 2025-07 targets EU aerodromes with existing stop-bar equipment and responds to data showing runway incursions are rising both in absolute terms and relative to flight volumes; this is an immediate operational safety prompt for airports and ANSPs. See ICAO's broader data on the recent uptick in accidents and safety pressure: https://hype.aero/?story=a5cf6f0c-0716-4cdf-9cec-2cdb4d21d527
  • Continuous stop-bar use is a widely recognised, low-technology defence that complements cockpit-based alerts and other mitigations; recent interest in cockpit "traffic on runway" alerting systems underscores the need for layered protections: https://hype.aero/?story=250520d5-01b1-4546-a30c-e92d26714691
  • The SIB sits alongside other runway-safety measures (EMAS, arrestor beds) that have a direct operational impact when incidents occur, highlighting trade-offs between preventive procedures and infrastructure investments: https://hype.aero/?story=fa674675-88a0-4dda-a42d-31f8208b84a7

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