"The cyberattack, which occurred on Friday, affected electronic check-in and boarding systems from Collins Aerospace. RTX, the parent company of Collins Aerospace, said it is working to rectify the issue. "The impact is limited to electronic customer check-in and baggage drop and can be mitigated with manual check-in operations," the company said in a statement to Reuters. Fast Company reached out to RTX for comment but did not hear back by the time of publication."
"According to FlightAware, Heathrow alone has seen at least 375 delays today. Some 651 flights were slated to take off from the airport today, according to Reuters. The cyberattack is the latest in a run of similar incidents affecting airports in recent years. According to the Technology Advancement Center, a non-profit that tracks technology, ransomware and other cyber threats on aviation systems have increased 600% from 2024 to 2025."
A cyberattack on Collins Aerospace electronic check-in and boarding systems disrupted operations across multiple European airports, causing major delays and some cancellations at hubs including London Heathrow. Impacted electronic check-in and baggage-drop functions forced airports to revert to manual processing, producing longer wait times. Heathrow recorded at least 375 delays and had 651 flights scheduled to depart today. RTX, the parent company of Collins Aerospace, stated it is working to rectify the issue. Airports advised travelers to check flight status for cancellations or delays. Ransomware and related aviation cyber threats rose 600% from 2024 to 2025.
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