Findel Tests Emergency Readiness in Large-Scale “SPARK25” Exercise

Luxembourg Airport carried out a major emergency preparedness test on Saturday with a full-scale exercise named “SPARK25,” designed to evaluate and strengthen the airport’s ability to respond to crisis situations. The simulation took place just two days after the failed landing of a small sports aircraft that briefly closed the runway, though airport officials emphasised that the timing of this drill was purely coincidental.

The exercise focused on assessing the efficiency of established safety protocols, as lux-Airport noted in its statement. International standards require airports to organise such full-scale drills every two years to ensure readiness, resilience and the highest level of security in the event of an emergency. This year’s scenario involved the evacuation of passengers and injured individuals from an aircraft and another vehicle, along with on-site medical care for the mock casualties. Emergency teams were tested on their speed of intervention, the flow and accuracy of information, coordination between services and the overall decision-making chain.

Prepared over several months, the operation ran smoothly between 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. without disrupting airport activities. Throughout the exercise, safety and security remained fully guaranteed, according to lux-Airport. More than 200 participants — including volunteers acting as passengers, rescue workers and evaluators — took part in the event. A detailed feedback process will now follow, aiming to reinforce cooperation between services and further improve the airport’s emergency response capacity for future situations.

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