Collins Aerospace Cyberattack Disrupts European Airports
Analysis based on 6 articles · First reported Sep 21, 2025 · Last updated Sep 21, 2025
The cyberattack on RTX Corporation — Collins Aerospace's check-in systems has caused significant disruptions at European airports, particularly Brussels Airport, leading to numerous flight cancellations and delays. This event negatively impacts the airline industry, potentially affecting the stock prices of airlines and the reputation of RTX Corporation — Collins Aerospace and its parent company, Oracle Corporation.
A cyberattack targeting the software of RTX Corporation — Collins Aerospace, a subsidiary of Oracle Corporation, disrupted check-in systems at several European airports, including Brussels Airport, United Kingdom — Heathrow Airport, and Berlin Brandenburg Airport. The attack, which began late Friday, led to dozens of flight cancellations and delays, with Brussels Airport being the most severely affected, asking airlines to cancel nearly 140 departing flights for Monday. While United Kingdom — Heathrow Airport and Berlin Brandenburg Airport showed signs of recovery, Brussels Airport continued to face considerable issues. RTX Corporation — Collins Aerospace acknowledged a 'cyber-related disruption' and is working to resolve the issue, which is limited to electronic check-in and baggage drop. The International — European Commission stated that aviation safety and air traffic control were unaffected, and the origin of the attack remains under investigation, with experts suggesting hackers, criminal organizations, or state actors could be responsible.
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