Radar glitch caused flight halt in northern Italy, air traffic controller says
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: Jun 29 2025
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Source: Reuters
Incident Overview: A radar transmission system malfunction in Milan led to the suspension of flights in northwestern Italy on Saturday, halting new air traffic for two hours while an emergency satellite system was activated for existing flights.
Impact and Response: Approximately 320 flights were affected by the disruption, with temporary accommodations provided for passengers at Milan's airports, while Telecom Italia clarified that they were not responsible for the incident.
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Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
