Italy data network glitch hits airports: Flights delayed and cancellations
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AI GeneratedTechnical faults in Italy's air traffic control data transmission network caused widespread flight cancellations and delays on Friday morning. ENAV, the national air navigation service provider, confirmed the issue and stated that while operations remained stable until 6:00 AM, disruptions subsequently hit major hubs including Rome, Milan, and Naples.
Disruptions and cancelled flights were reported
on Friday morning at many Italian airports
due to faults in the data transmission network
that supports air traffic control services
the national air navigation service provider ENAV has announced.
ENAV also said that although
the faults were detected during the night between Thursday and Friday,
normal management of air
traffic without any reduction in operating capacity
was ensured until six o'clock on Friday morning.
The statement issued in the morning rules
out any link between the faults and hacker,
attacks or sabotage. The authority explained
that the source of the faults has been identified
in the data transmission network
and that it is working to determine the causes and
restore full system operations.
Italian airports are nevertheless experiencing disruption because
of the network problem.
Flights have been cancelled or delayed at Rome-Fiumicino
at the two Milan airports and Naples.