Airbus Develops A220 Runway Overrun Prevention System

Thierry Dubois January 21, 2026
Image of Airbus A220 ROPS
Credit: Airbus
LYON—Airbus is developing a runway overrun awareness and alerting system (ROAAS) for the A220, similar to the Runway Overrun Prevention System (ROPS) on its other aircraft, for introduction in 2027. Runway excursions were the third-leading cause of commercial jet fatal accidents and the leading...
Thierry Dubois

Thierry Dubois has specialized in aerospace journalism since 1997. An engineer in fluid dynamics from Toulouse-based Enseeiht, he covers the French commercial aviation, defense and space industries. His expertise extends to all things technology in Europe.  

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