
When Airports Go Dark: Insights from the Collins Aerospace Ransomware Incident
On September 20, 2025, European air travel faced one of its most significant technology-driven crises in recent memory. A ransomware attack on Collins Aerospace, a key third-party provider of aviation software, disrupted operations across multiple major airports, including London Heathrow, Brussels, Berlin Brandenburg, Dublin, Cork and London City. The attack resulted in flight delays, cancellations,…