AESA probes runway incursion at Lanzarote Airport involving Ryanair and Iberia Express
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- On 29 September, a runway incursion occurred at Lanzarote Airport when an Iberia Express aircraft entered the runway while a Ryanair flight was landing, prompting an investigation by Spain's aviation safety agency AESA.
- The Iberia Express plane used exit E1 on runway 03, while the Ryanair aircraft managed to stop in time and exit via exit E2, but the event disrupted subsequent air traffic approaching the airport.
Why it matters
The incident highlights the importance of runway coordination for airlines and airport controllers to maintain safe and efficient traffic flow.
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