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Probe Launched into Bergamo Airport Perimeter Gaps After Fatal Tarmac Incident

Authorities are scrutinizing perimeter defenses after a non-affiliated individual breached security and halted flights at Bergamo Airport

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Overview

  • A joint investigation by Sacbo, Italian Border Police and the Bergamo prosecutor is examining how Andrea Russo accessed the taxiway on July 8.
  • Volotea’s Airbus A319 flight to Asturias resumed service after an hours-long suspension, with all 154 passengers and six crew unharmed and offered psychological support.
  • Airport operator Sacbo has pledged a comprehensive review of perimeter controls and emergency procedures to address identified security vulnerabilities.
  • Prosecutor Maurizio Romanelli is probing Russo’s motives and background, including potential aviation links and his mental health history.
  • Investigators have found no evidence of technical faults or criminal complicity and continue to assess all factors in the runway breach.