A data transmission failure at Milan's Area Control Center has suspended over 300 flights across northwest Italy since Saturday evening.
A data transmission failure at the Area Control Center in Milan on Saturday evening led to the suspension of more than 300 flights in multiple cities across northwest Italy.
The incident occurred at around 9 p.m. local time (1900 GMT), causing flight suspensions or severe restrictions on take-offs and landings at airports within the affected airspace. Airports impacted included Milan Malpensa, Milan Linate, Bergamo Orio al Serio, Genoa Cristoforo Colombo and Turin Caselle.
The disruption affected both domestic and international flights, leaving thousands of passengers stranded or facing long delays. Airlines advised travellers to check flight statuses before heading to the airport as technicians continued efforts to resolve the issue overnight.
ENAV, the Italian air navigation service provider, confirmed that the Area Control Center in Milan experienced a data transmission failure that interrupted communication and coordination systems necessary for managing air traffic safely.
The Area Control Center in Milan is one of four regional control centres operated by ENAV, covering a large portion of northern Italy’s airspace and serving as a critical hub for flights transiting through Italian skies.
Technicians are still working to restore normal air traffic operations. Authorities have not yet provided a detailed timeline for full restoration but stated that safety procedures remain in place to manage limited flights where possible.
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