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Data-network failure cuts Italian ATC capacity by half, disrupting flights; ENAV says issue resolved

A fault in the data-transmission network supporting Italy’s air-traffic control services cut capacity to 50% on Oct. 16, 2026, and led to 192 flight cancellations. ENAV said the problem was resolved Friday, after major disruption across the country.

Discovered 2026-10-16T13:19:27.378272-07:00 | 2026-10-16T13:19:27.378272-07:00

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The failure affected the network underpinning national ATC services, reducing capacity by half and resulting in 192 cancellations—an illustration of how ground-system outages can rapidly constrain flight operations.
ENAV reported the issue resolved, but the incident highlights the operational importance of resilient data-transmission infrastructure for airspace capacity and airline schedules.

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