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Italy airport delays from central ATC system fault, cyberattack ruled out
Published 12 h ago2 sourcesEvidence: Reported
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A radio frequency glitch caused a false hijack alert on a flight from Corfu to Nuremberg, prompting German authorities to scramble fighter jets for escort. The incident was resolved without harm, but highlights vulnerabilities in aviation communication systems. The specific cause of the glitch remains under investigation.
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