# Data network failure causes major delays at Italian airports

https://mins.news/en/item/103136

- Reuters, 2026-10-16 13:15 UTC
- Society
- Original: https://www.reuters.com/business/aerospace-defense/air-traffic-disrupted-italy-due-technical-fault-2026-10-16/?link_source=ta_bluesky_link&taid=6ad223627a00e50001c26094

> Air traffic control was hit by a technical fault on Friday, disrupting travel across Italy with delays and cancellations. Authorities said the problem was not caused by malicious activity.

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