Flights came to a halt at Los Angeles International Airport on Sunday due to a ground stop caused by an equipment outage, according to the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) as reported by Reuters. The airport, known for its high traffic volume, sees approximately 1,500 flights daily.
Last month, major European airports, including London’s Heathrow, worked to resume normal check-in procedures following a cyberattack that disrupted systems. The cyber breach targeted Collins Aerospace, a division of RTX, which supplies check-in and boarding software to multiple airlines. Airports in London, Berlin, and Brussels experienced delays, cancellations, and long queues as a result of the outage.
While services gradually returned to normal within a few hours, some delays persisted. Authorities are conducting investigations to determine the origin of the attack. RTX acknowledged a “cyber-related disruption” impacting its MUSE software but did not provide further details.
This incident adds to a series of cyberattacks affecting various critical sectors in Europe, from healthcare to automotive manufacturing. Recent breaches at companies like Jaguar Land Rover and Marks & Spencer have caused significant operational and financial challenges, underscoring the growing digital vulnerabilities in crucial infrastructure and global supply chains.