Radar Malfunction Halts Flights in Northwestern Italy
A radar transmission system malfunction in Milan led to a two-hour suspension of flights in northwestern Italy. From 8:20 p.m. to 10:20 p.m., new air traffic was halted. An emergency satellite system ensured the safety of in-flight planes, affecting around 320 flights and causing disruptions for passengers.
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A malfunction in the radar transmission system in Milan caused flights in northwestern Italy to be suspended for two hours late on Saturday, according to Enav, the country's air traffic controller. New departures and entries into the affected airspace were stopped from 8:20 p.m. to 10:20 p.m., resuming normal capacity by midnight.
Enav implemented an emergency satellite system to safely manage flights already in the air during the issue, adhering to international safety standards. The radar malfunction stemmed from connectivity problems related to an external telecommunications provider, Telecom Italia (TIM), as reported by Enav.
No immediate response was received from TIM regarding the issue. Italian news agency Ansa reported that the radar malfunction impacted roughly 320 flights, and approximately 200 camp beds were prepared for affected passengers at Milan's two airports.
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