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Cyberattack Disrupts Major European Airport Systems, Exposing Vulnerabilities

Cyberattack Disrupts Major European Airport Systems, Exposing Vulnerabilities

Cyberattack Disrupts Major European Airport Systems, Exposing Vulnerabilities LONDON – A sophisticated cyberattack launched on Friday night, September 19, has significantly disrupted check-in and boarding systems across several major European airports, causing widespread delays and highlighting critical vulnerabilities in the global aviation infrastructure. Brussels Airport, Berlin’s Brandenburg, and London’s Heathrow were among the affected hubs, forcing a temporary shift to manual processing for passengers. The incident primarily targeted Collins Aerospace, a key third-party provider of check-in and boarding systems, rather…

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French Air Traffic Control Strike Unleashes Airline Fury, Jeopardizing Summer Travel

French Air Traffic Control Strike Unleashes Airline Fury, Jeopardizing Summer Travel

French Air Traffic Control Strike Unleashes Airline Fury, Jeopardizing Summer Travel A two-day strike by French air traffic controllers (ATC) on Thursday and Friday has sparked an immediate and furious backlash from European airlines, causing widespread flight disruptions just as the critical summer vacation season begins. Carriers are voicing intense anger over the frequent industrial action, which they argue is poorly managed and disproportionately impacts passengers across the continent. Airline executives have sharply criticized the French directorate general for civil…

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