Today, 15 November 2025, Luxembourg Airport carried out its full-scale emergency exercise, “SPARK25”, designed to test and ensure the effectiveness of its emergency procedures. Such crisis simulations are required every two years to comply with international standards, maintain operational readiness, strengthen preparedness, and ensure the highest levels of safety in the unlikely event of an emergency situation.
This year’s scenario focused on the evacuation of passengers and injured persons from both an aircraft and a vehicle, as well as the provision of on-site medical services. The exercise further evaluated the coordination and flow of information, the responsiveness of emergency services, and the overall decision-making process.
The exercise took place between 14:00 and 16:00 and had no impact on airport operations. Safety and security were maintained at all times. More than 200 participants were involved, including volunteer actors, operational emergency responders, and exercise evaluators.
An after-action review will now be conducted to further strengthen coordination and improve future response capabilities. This exercise required months of preparation for scenario development and partner coordination. Its execution shortly after a real incident was purely coincidental and not connected to the event.
We would like to extend our sincere thanks to all those who contributed to the successful execution of “SPARK25”, including the Police Grand-Ducale, CGDIS, Douane, ANA, Luxair Services, and Jetfly. Additional thanks go to the Direction de l’Aviation Civile, the AET, and the HCPN for their valuable involvement.
