Italy Restores Air Traffic Control Network After Widespread Flight Delays
Italy’s air travel faced widespread delays and cancellations on Friday after a technical fault disrupted the country’s air traffic control network. Air traffic control operator ENAV introduced temporary restrictions on flight capacity after detecting overnight anomalies in the data transmission network supporting air traffic services nationwide. Authorities confirmed that the disruption was not caused by sabotage.
According to aviation analytics company Cirium, 192 flights had been cancelled by around 10:00 GMT, while only about 31% of departures from Italian airports were leaving on time. The situation was particularly challenging at Milan Malpensa Airport, where on-time departures fell to 25%, and Rome Fiumicino Airport, where the figure stood at 28%. The disruption affected travellers across the country as airlines dealt with operational delays.
ENAV announced at around 13:25 GMT that it had restored full operational capacity, bringing the technical disruption under control. However, passengers affected by earlier cancellations and delays could still face travel inconvenience as airlines worked to manage their schedules. The incident highlighted the importance of reliable data transmission systems for maintaining smooth air traffic operations.
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