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Serious incident to the Airbus A320 registered CN-NML operated by Air Arabia on 20/09/2025 at Catania–Fontanarossa AD (Italy)

GPWS alarm activation during initial climb

Responsible entity

Italy - ANSV

Preliminary data based on the notification from the authorities of Italy :

On September 20, 2025, at 21:57 UTC, shortly after takeoff from Catania Airport, an Air Arabia Airbus A320 aircraft with registration CN-NML, bound for Queen Alia International Airport (Jordan), received a Ground Proximity Warning System (GPWS) pull-up message. This occurred as the aircraft approached the sea surface, until it was within close proximity. The flight continued without further incident. There were no passengers on board, and two pilots and four cabin crew members were present.