October 4th 2024.
On Thursday, a Ryanair Boeing passenger jet was preparing to take off at Brindisi Airport in southern Italy when a fire broke out and forced the evacuation of more than 180 people. This incident occurred just two days after another one of the airline's Boeing planes experienced a tire blowout during landing, causing the temporary closure of Milan Bergamo Airport. The spokesperson for Brindisi Airport confirmed that the fire had caused air traffic to be halted for several hours.
Ryanair, known for being Europe's largest aircraft fleet, reassured the public that all 184 passengers and crew were safely evacuated from the runway after the incident. The flight was scheduled to go to Turin, but due to the circumstances, the passengers were brought back to the terminal by bus. The airline stated that a replacement aircraft was arranged and the passengers were eventually able to reach their destination.
The airport was able to resume operations about three hours later, as stated on their website. However, this was not the only occurrence this week involving Ryanair. On Tuesday, another one of their flights, FR846, experienced tire issues during landing at Milan Bergamo airport. This caused a brief closure of the airport, but the passengers were able to disembark safely and the aircraft was inspected by engineers.
These recent events have raised concerns among Italian lawmakers, leading them to call for an inquiry into Ryanair's safety record. The Forza Italia party, which is part of Italy's ruling coalition, has requested a senate hearing with the country's National Civil Aviation Authority, ENAC. They emphasized the need to address the safety of Ryanair flights, as the airline is the top carrier in Italy for passenger traffic.
The lawmakers listed several previous incidents involving Ryanair, including one in May where a flight from Bari to London had to return due to technical issues, and another flight in May that had to make an emergency landing in Luxembourg after a fire broke out onboard. They expressed their concern over these incidents, stating that there have been too many in recent months.
Ryanair has not yet responded to the lawmakers' statement, and Boeing, the manufacturer of both aircraft involved in this week's incidents, directed media inquiries to Ryanair. ENAC, on the other hand, has launched separate investigations into the two incidents this week. The safety of passengers is of utmost importance, and it is crucial for authorities to thoroughly examine these incidents to ensure the well-being of all those who travel with Ryanair.
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