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Coverage dated October 16, 2026

Italy’s air traffic cut 50% after network problems as delays spread nationwide

Headline from WTOP Washington DC

ROME (AP) — Italy cut in half the number of aircraft that could be handled in its airspace Friday after overnight problems hit the data transmission network supporting air traffic control services nationwide, air navigation company ENAV said. It ruled out a cyberattack.

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  1. WTOP Washington DC

    Italy’s air traffic cut 50% after network problems as delays spread nationwide (opens WTOP Washington DC)

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    ROME (AP) — Italy cut in half the number of aircraft that could be handled in its airspace Friday after overnight problems hit the data transmission network supporting air traffic control services nationwide, air navigation company ENAV said. It ruled out a cyberattack.

  2. Deutsche Welle

    Italy cuts air traffic in half amid data transmission issue (opens Deutsche Welle)

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    Citing problems with the data transmission network, Italian authorities have drastically reduced the volume of flights in their airspace. The ENAV authority ruled out malicious activity and said flights remained safe.

  3. Fortune

    Italy’s air traffic now fully restored after a network disruption led to 50% less planes in the sky (opens Fortune)

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    This caused delays at airports across the country, including Rome’s Fiumicino airport and airports serving Milan and Bergamo

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