Runway lighting scrutinised after last year’s A320 near-collision at Nice

French investigators are examining runway lighting protocols following a significant proximity event involving an Airbus A320 at Nice Airport in September 2023. The incident involved a Nouvelair aircraft that mistakenly aligned with runway 04R while awaiting clearance, subsequently overflying a waiting EasyJet jet. Investigators are specifically assessing potential improvements to runway lighting requirements and the implementation of surface-movement radar systems. This scrutiny stems from a serious near-collision occurring one year prior, which highlighted critical safety concerns. Data collected during the investigation will contribute to enhanced operational procedures aimed at preventing similar occurrences.