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Vehicle on Naples runway prompts EasyJet A320 aborted departure; Italian probe opened

An EasyJet Europe A320 cleared to line up and take off from runway 24 at Naples on 27 March aborted departure after a vehicle was observed on the runway; Italian investigators have opened an inquiry into the incursion and ATC clearances. The flight was bound for Milan Malpensa.

Discovered 2026-03-28T11:00:21.617397-07:00 | 2026-03-28T11:00:21.617397-07:00

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Adds to a recent pattern of runway/taxiway incursions and aborted takeoffs, including the Brussels A320neo taxiway event and the LATAM Brasil 777 high‑speed rejected takeoff.
Italian inquiry will examine ATC clearances, surface-movement procedures and vehicle coordination—issues also highlighted in the Belgian preliminary report on a near‑takeoff from a taxiway.
Findings could drive operational or procedural recommendations for airports and airlines, with implications for surface safety technology, training and regulatory oversight.

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First Seen: 2026-03-28T11:00:21.617397-07:00
Latest Update: 2026-03-30T01:56:11.203449-07:00
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2026-03-30T01:56:11.203449-07:00

(IT) Near-miss at Capodichino: EasyJet plane narrowly avoids vehicle on runway • avionews.it

2026-03-30T00:26:13.143538-07:00

(DE) Investigation after incident at Naples Airport • aero.de

2026-03-28T11:00:21.617397-07:00

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FlightGlobal • David Kaminski-Morrow

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Vehicle on Naples runway prompts EasyJet A320 aborted departure; Italian probe opened

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Vehicle on Naples runway forces EasyJet A320 departure aborted; Italian investigators open probe

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