Italy halves air traffic after data network problems

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 16 Oct, 10:32 · Archive

Italy reduced aircraft in its airspace by half after overnight problems hit its air traffic control data transmission network.

Italy reduced air traffic capacity by half on Friday after overnight problems hit the data transmission network supporting air traffic control services nationwide, air navigation company ENAV said. Contingency systems had allowed air traffic to operate normally until 6 a.m., but as traffic increased and the problems persisted, ENAV introduced measures to regulate flight flows and reduce the number of aircraft that could be handled in Italian airspace.

The disruption caused delays at airports across the country, including Rome's Fiumicino airport and airports serving Milan and Bergamo. ENAV said it was using alternative data transmission systems to allow as many departures as possible Friday morning, including intercontinental flights.

Technicians traced the anomalies to the data transmission network and deployed all available resources to restore full operations and minimise disruption. ENAV ruled out a cyberattack and malicious activity, saying flight operations remained safe.

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• Italy's air traffic cut 50% after network problems as delays spread nationwideItaly has halved the number of aircraft in its airspace after overnight issues hit the data transmission network for air traffic control.Clickorlando · 16 Oct, 09:51
• Italy's air traffic cut 50% after network problems as delays spread nationwideItaly has halved the number of aircraft in its airspace after overnight issues hit the data transmission network for air traffic control.News4Jax · 16 Oct, 09:51

In this story: Italy · ENAV · Rome · Fiumicino · Milan · Bergamo

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