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On Friday, Italy experienced significant disruptions in air traffic due to a data transmission issue at the ENAV air traffic control systems. As a result, ENAV implemented temporary restrictions reducing flight volume by half to ensure safety. Major airports like Rome and Milan advised passengers to check with their airlines regarding potential delays and cancellations. ENAV assured that they were working to restore full operations while prioritizing safety over all else.

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As of October 16, 2026, Italy reduced its national airspace capacity by 50%, resulting in significant air travel disruptions across the country. The ENAV, Italy's air navigation authority, identified overnight issues with the data transmission network supporting air traffic control services and ruled out a cyberattack. Major airports like those in Rome and Milan experienced delays and cancellations, with aviation analytics company Cirium reporting 192 flight cancellations by around 10:00 GMT that morning. ENAV managed to restore 75% of operational capacity using an alternative satellite network but advised airlines to prepare for continued disruptions until full system recovery.

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The ENAV air traffic control authority ruled out foul play such as a cyberattack, and said it was forced to introduce temporary restrictions of the volume of flights after identifying a data transmission problem. Major aiports in cities like Rome and Milan warned of likely disruptions and advised passengers to check with their airlines.

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Air travelers across Italy faced delays and cancellations on Friday because of a problem with the country's air traffic control systems. asserted

travelers → face → systems

aiports → rule → airlines

What did authorities say about the problem? asserted

authorities → say → problem

ENAV said it first identified the issue overnight. asserted

it → say → issue

It was forced to restrict the volume of flights at around 6 a.m. (0400 GMT/UTC) as the number of scheduled services increased. asserted

number → force → services

"We would like to inform you that this morning we guaranteed the greatest possible number of departures, including intercontinental flights," ENAV said. asserted

ENAV → like → flights

Shorter-distance services were more likely to be interrupted. asserted

services → interrupt → ?

"Despite the anomalies encountered on the data transmission network, we are deploying all avaialable resources to minimize disruption and restore full operations as soon as possible," ENAV said. asserted

ENAV → encounter → operations

"We confirm an operational capacity of 50% of total air traffic, ensuring maximum safety at all times, which remains the Company's top priority." asserted

which → confirm → times

ENAV said it had ruled out the possibility of the disturbance being caused by "malicious acts." asserted

disturbance → say → acts

Rome airports operator ADR warned passengers that "flight delays and cancellations may occur" and advised passengers to contact their airline if uncertain. uncertain

delays → warn → airline

Milan airports company SEA issued a similar notice. asserted

SEA → issue → notice

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