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Italy cuts air traffic in half amid data transmission issue

Citing problems with the data transmission network, Italian authorities have drastically reduced the volume of flights in their airspace.

DW reports: Citing problems with the data transmission network, Italian authorities have drastically reduced the volume of flights in their airspace.

The ENAV authority ruled out malicious activity and said flights remained safe.

This world story centres on Italy. Names and organisations mentioned in the coverage include Italian and ENAV.

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Italy · Europe
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Italian, ENAV
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