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Chaos at BER Airport: Cyber attack causes delays and queues
Cyber attack on Berlin Airport on November 7th, 2025 leads to delays. Updates on the situation and affected systems available.
Chaos at BER Airport: Cyber attack causes delays and queues
Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) continues to be affected by a cyber attack that is significantly affecting check-in systems. According to information from rbb24 However, the situation calmed down on Tuesday, November 7, 2025 compared to Monday. On this day, there were numerous delays and long queues due to a high volume of passengers, especially those returning from the Berlin Marathon.
There are currently no longer any long queues at the airport. Delays are only occasionally noted on the airport's website. However, the exact period in which the problems will continue remains unclear. An external service provider responsible for the affected systems expressed confidence that a working solution would soon be available.
Background of the cyber attack
The cyber attack, which affected BER Airport and other European airports such as Brussels and London Heathrow, resulted from a disruption in Collins Aerospace's MUSE software, which is responsible for passenger processing. How daily news Reportedly, connections to the relevant systems were cut, resulting in longer waiting times for check-in and boarding. At Brussels Airport, the situation even led to airlines having to switch to manual check-in processes, which led to significant delays and flight cancellations.
The disruption was described as a “cyber-related disruption” by Collins Aerospace’s parent company, RTX. The attack represents a supply chain attack on critical infrastructure and shows how vulnerable digital systems in aviation are. In addition to BER, airports such as Münster/Osnabrück and Heathrow are also affected. In Berlin, the digital bag drop systems were temporarily taken out of service, causing inconvenience for passengers.
Demands for more cybersecurity
Experts warn that cyberattacks in the aviation sector have increased dramatically in recent years. According to a Thales report, the number of aviation attacks increased by 600% between 2024 and 2025, increasing the urgency to consider cybersecurity as part of operational security. Digitalization has led to increases in efficiency, but at the same time it makes systems more vulnerable to such attacks Ingenieur.de reported.
The measures required to improve cybersecurity include patch management, multi-layered defense systems and employee training. This disruption is not just limited to aviation, but also affects other critical sectors such as energy and healthcare. There are fears that future attacks could have more serious consequences if solutions are not found quickly.