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Italy's air traffic cut 50% after network problems as delays spread nationwide

Published October 16, 2026 5:19 am • Updated October 16, 2026 5:19 am •
Italy's air traffic cut 50% after network problems as delays spread nationwide
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Italy has halved the number of aircraft in its airspace after overnight issues hit the data transmission network for air traffic control

Italy has halved the number of aircraft in its airspace after overnight issues hit the data transmission network for air traffic control

Source: ABC News International — Original report ↗

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