Italy's air traffic slowed by data network glitches, hacker attack ruled out
A series of anomalies in Italy's air-traffic data network forced regulators to curb flight capacity nationwide, though no malicious attack was found.
Italy's air-traffic management agency reported widespread slowdowns after night-time anomalies disrupted the data network that supports flight-control services across the country. Beginning at 6:00 a.m., regulators imposed temporary flow-regulation to limit aircraft handling capacity while ensuring safety. The agency emphasized that the glitches are not linked to any hostile activity.
Ongoing technical investigations have identified the data-transmission network as the source of the issue, and repairs are in progress. The disruption affected airports nationwide, including Rome-Fiumicino, where four routes—Milano Linate, Riyadh, Tirana and Trieste—were cancelled and roughly twenty flights faced delays of 15 to 60 minutes. Passengers have been advised to check flight status with their airlines.
Why it matters
Air-traffic delays affect thousands of travelers and can ripple through the economy, making swift resolution critical.
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