Cork-based Collins Aerospace working to restore systems after European airport cyberattack

Collins Aerospace, with offices in Cork and Shannon, faces scrutiny after a ransomware attack grounded flights across Europe

London Heathrow, Dublin, Brussels and Berlin airports all experienced delays and disruption following a "technical issue" affecting Collins Aerospace, which works for several airlines at multiple airports across the world. Picture date: Saturday September 20, 2025.

RTX subsidiary Collins Aerospace said it is working to restore its on-site passenger processing software for airlines after a cyber "intrusion" disrupted operations.

Collins Aerospace, headquartered in North Carolina but with a significant presence in Cork and Shannon, experienced a disruption on September 19 to its MUSE system, an airport platform that supports passenger check-in, baggage processing, and boarding operations at several European airports.