Italy data network glitch hits airports: Flights delayed and cancellations
A problem affecting Italy's airport data network caused delays and flight cancellations on Friday morning. Enav says it was not a cyber attack or sabotage.
Friday morning brought disruptions and cancellations to several Italian airports due to a glitch in the data network that governs air traffic control services, as reported by national air navigation provider Enav. As air traffic steadily rose and the issues persisted, the authority implemented flow management measures to maintain the highest level of operational safety, resulting in a temporary decrease in aircraft handling capacity within Italian airspace, according to a morning announcement.
Enav clarified that there was no connection between the faults and any potential hacker attacks or sabotage. Even though the problems were spotted overnight, Enav managed to maintain normal air traffic management without any reduction in operating capacity until 6:00 a.m. on Friday. The source of the faults has been traced to the data transmission network, and the organization is currently working to resolve the issue and restore full system operations.
Italian airports have been experiencing delays and cancellations because of the network problem. At Rome Fiumicino airport, at least four flights were canceled, while Milan Linate, Riyadh, Tirana, and Trieste saw cancellations as well. Delays of up to 60 minutes were reported at Milan Linate, Milan Malpensa, and Naples Capodichino airports. Airport operators advised passengers to verify the status of their flights with their respective airlines.
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