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Collins Aerospace Works to Restore Airline Software After Cyberattack

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Collins Aerospace, a subsidiary of RTX, said on Wednesday it is working to restore its passenger processing software after a cyber intrusion disrupted airline operations across several European airports.

The company’s MUSE system—which supports passenger check-in, baggage handling, and boarding—was knocked offline on September 19 in what has been identified as a ransomware attack. The disruption caused widespread travel delays and cancellations.

British police confirmed on Wednesday that they had arrested a man in connection with the incident, though investigations remain ongoing.

Berlin airport, one of the affected hubs, said it was still struggling to fully restore its check-in and baggage systems and warned travelers to expect further delays and cancellations.

The Collins Aerospace hack is the latest in a string of cyberattacks in Europe that have triggered significant real-world consequences, underscoring the vulnerability of critical infrastructure to digital threats.

HSBC Finds Quantum Computing Boosts Bond Trading Efficiency

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HSBC, Europe’s largest bank, announced on Thursday that a quantum computing trial with IBM has produced promising results for bond trading, marking one of the first real-world finance applications of the emerging technology.

The pilot delivered a 34% improvement in predicting the likelihood that a bond trade would be filled at a quoted price, giving HSBC a potential competitive edge over traditional computing methods.

Quantum computing uses the principles of quantum physics to solve complex problems far faster than classical computers. While the technology remains in its early stages with few proven applications, it is seen as having transformative potential for industries such as finance, logistics, and pharmaceuticals.

According to a McKinsey report in June, the global quantum technology market could reach $100 billion within a decade, up from just $4 billion in revenue last year, driven largely by advancements in quantum computing.

HSBC said its experiment combined quantum and classical computing to price trades in the European corporate bond market. Automated algorithms calculate trade prices for client inquiries in real time, factoring in both market conditions and risk.

“This means we now have a tangible example of how today’s quantum computers could solve a real-world business problem at scale,” said Philip Intallura, HSBC’s group head of quantum technologies.

Meta expands Llama AI access to U.S. allies in Europe and Asia

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Meta Platforms said Tuesday it will make its Llama artificial intelligence system available to U.S. allies including France, Germany, Italy, Japan, and South Korea, as well as to NATO and European Union institutions. The announcement follows U.S. approval for federal agencies to use Llama earlier this week.

Llama, a large language model capable of processing text, video, images, and audio, will now be deployed more broadly as part of Washington’s effort to strengthen digital cooperation with democratic allies.

Meta said it will work with partners such as Microsoft, Amazon Web Services, Oracle, and Palantir to deliver Llama-based solutions abroad. The company emphasized that its models are released largely free for developers, a strategy CEO Mark Zuckerberg argues will drive innovation, reduce reliance on rivals, and keep engagement strong across Meta’s platforms.

The U.S. General Services Administration confirmed Monday that Llama would be added to its list of approved AI tools for federal use, meeting security and legal standards. By extending access to allies, Meta and Washington aim to align AI infrastructure across friendly nations at a time of intensifying global competition in artificial intelligence.