Technical fault in Enav data network disrupts flights across Italy
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A failure in Enav's primary data transmission network caused cancellations and delays at several Italian airports on 16 October 2026.
Network failure
Enav reported a technical fault in its primary data transmission network on 16 October 2026, which affected flight operations across Italy.
The fault led to the activation of a satellite backup system, initially restoring 75 % of operational capacity and later achieving full traffic‑control capacity.
Impact at Rome Fiumicino
At Leonardo da Vinci airport, at least four flights to Milan Linate, Riyadh, Tirana and Trieste were cancelled and about twenty flights were delayed between 15 and 60 minutes.
Ministerial response
Minister of Infrastructure and Transport Matteo Salvini intervened in the incident and highlighted the role of Tim, the company managing the data network.