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

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Italy reduced its air traffic handling capacity by 50% on Friday due to issues with the data transmission network used for air traffic control services. ENAV, Italy’s air navigation company, stated that they were employing alternative systems to manage departures but could only operate at half of their usual capacity. The company ruled out a cyberattack as the cause of the disruption.

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On October 16, 2026, Italy's air navigation company ENAV cut the country’s air traffic handling capacity in half after experiencing network problems overnight. As a result, only 50% of usual aircraft could operate within Italian airspace on that day. To mitigate the issue, ENAV implemented alternative data transmission systems to facilitate as many departures as possible, including intercontinental flights. The company ruled out a cyberattack as the cause and confirmed they were operating at reduced capacity nationwide in ROME.

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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. uncertain

ENAV → cut → services

It ruled out a cyberattack. asserted

It → rule → cyberattack

ENAV said it was using alternative data transmission systems to allow as many departures as possible Friday morning, including intercontinental flights, while operating at 50% of overall air traffic capacity. asserted

it → say → capacity

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

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