European Cyberattack Disrupts Swiss Airport Operations

Swiss airports recover from major cyberattack affecting check-in systems, causing significant delays and cancellations over the weekend

European airports experienced significant flight cancellations and delays over the weekend due to a cyberattack on check-in systems.
The disruption was caused by a technical malfunction in software supplied by Collins Aerospace.
Collins Aerospace is a subsidiary of the American aerospace and defense group RTX (formerly Raytheon).
Münster/Osnabrück Airport mitigated the issue by redirecting handling systems to internal IT infrastructure.

600%

increase in cyberattacks

45 of 257

flights cancelled

30 to 90 minutes

delay time

70+

flights delayed

"From airlines and airports to navigation systems and suppliers, every link in the chain is vulnerable to attack."
— Thales Report

"Due to a systems outage at a service provider, there are longer waiting times."
— Berlin Airport Website

Digital Siege: European Aviation Paralyzed

European airports experienced significant flight cancellations and delays over the weekend due to a cyberattack on check-in systems.
The disruption was caused by a technical malfunction in software supplied by Collins Aerospace.
Collins Aerospace is a subsidiary of the American aerospace and defense group RTX (formerly Raytheon).
Münster/Osnabrück Airport mitigated the issue by redirecting handling systems to internal IT infrastructure.