Milan Airport Death Sparks Security Scrutiny

On July 8, 2025, Milan Bergamo Airport, Italy's third-busiest airport, was temporarily closed after a 35-year-old man died when he was sucked into the engine of a departing Volotea Airbus A319. The man, who was neither a passenger nor an airport employee, breached multiple security layers by driving to the airport, entering through a ground-level arrivals door, and running onto the tarmac while pursued by police. Authorities suspect suicide but are continuing to investigate both the security breach and the man's motives. The airport suspended flights for nearly two hours, resulting in at least 18–19 cancellations or diversions and widespread delays. Passengers and crew on the affected flight received psychological support. The incident has raised concerns and scrutiny over security protocols at one of Italy's busiest airports.