# Italy halves air traffic after data transmission failure

https://mins.news/en/item/102915

- DW, 2026-10-16 10:37 UTC
- Society
- Original: https://www.dw.com/en/italy-cuts-air-traffic-in-half-amid-data-transmission-issue/a-79678133?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf

> A data transmission problem in Italy’s air traffic control system led authorities to temporarily restrict flights to 50% of total capacity. ENAV ruled out malicious activity, including a cyberattack, and said operations remained safe. Airports in Rome and Milan warned of possible delays and cancellations.

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