September 23, 2025|
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|2 months agoEuropean Airports Recover from Major Cyberattack Affecting Swiss Operations
Swiss airports among those impacted by widespread cyberattack on check-in systems, causing significant delays and highlighting vulnerability of aviation infrastructure.
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- European airports are recovering from a cyberattack on check-in systems initiated on Friday.
- The software issue originated with Collins Aerospace, a subsidiary of RTX (formerly Raytheon).
- Brussels Airport cancelled 45 of 257 departing flights on Sunday.
- Berlin Airport saw over 70 flights delayed by midday Sunday.
- Münster/Osnabrück Airport switched to internal IT infrastructure to bypass the outage.
By The Numbers
600%
increase in cyberattacks
20%
flight cancellation rate
30-90 minutes
delay duration
They Said
"From airlines and airports to navigation systems and suppliers, every link in the chain is vulnerable to attack."
"We have redirected our handling systems to our internal IT infrastructure, ensuring a smooth operational process."