Cyberattack Disrupts Major European Airports

 

A cyberattack on Collins Aerospace, a key provider of check-in and boarding systems, has disrupted operations at multiple major European airports, including Heathrow, Brussels, and Berlin, resulting in flight delays and cancellations on Saturday. The technical issue forced airports to switch to manual check-in and boarding processes, significantly affecting flight schedules. Passengers were advised to confirm their flights with airlines before arriving at affected airports.

 

Collins Aerospace is a subsidiary of RTX RTX.N, which was unavailable for comment outside U.S. business hours. The attack particularly affected automated systems, causing widespread operational challenges. Brussels Airport highlighted the substantial impact on flight schedules and stressed ongoing efforts to resolve the issue swiftly. Airports such as Heathrow warned of prolonged delays due to these disruptions.

 

In response, Berlin Airport acknowledged the increased waiting times and communicated its commitment to finding a rapid solution. Meanwhile, other major airports in Europe, like Frankfurt and Zurich, reported no impact from the cyberattack, continuing their operations as usual. The full scope and details of the cyberattack remain unclear, and the security breach's resolution timeline is still uncertain.

 

Going forward, the affected airports and Collins Aerospace continue to work diligently to restore normal operations. This incident underscores the vulnerabilities in automated airport systems and the potential repercussions of cyberattacks on global travel infrastructure. Passengers are urged to stay informed and check with their airlines for the latest updates on their travel plans.

 

 

Key Takeaways

• A cyberattack at Collins Aerospace has caused major disruptions at European airports.
• Heathrow, Brussels, and Berlin airports are significantly affected, with delays and cancellations.
• Airports and Collins Aerospace are actively working to resolve the technical issue.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  Adapted by ASEAN Now from CNN 2025-09-20

 

 

 

Putin's "grey zone" terrorists are at it again.

6 hours ago, JimHuaHin said:

Putin's "grey zone" terrorists are at it again.

 

Everyone knows that dear, sweet Vlad wouldn't do anything like that. He wants nothing more than for everyone to live in peace and harmony.