Collins Aerospace (Collins) has officially opened a major expansion of its manufacturing facility in Tajęcina, Poland, reinforcing its commitment to growing aerospace production capacity in the country. The US$69 million investment has increased the site’s footprint to 22,000 m² and will boost landing gear system production capacity by nearly 25% for both commercial and defence aircraft programmes.
The expanded facility is expected to create around 190 new jobs this year, strengthening Collins’ manufacturing workforce in the region. The company says the investment supports long-term growth while enhancing its ability to meet rising global demand for advanced landing gear systems.
According to Matt Maurer, Vice President and General Manager of Landing Systems at Collins, the project represents a significant investment in both local talent and the wider Polish aerospace sector. Building on operations established in 2012, the expansion is designed to accelerate production growth and improve the company’s ability to deliver critical landing gear solutions to customers worldwide.
The Tajęcina site, together with Collins’ facility in nearby Krosno, manufactures and supports a range of landing gear assemblies, including main, nose and wing landing gear systems. These products are engineered to improve aircraft performance while reducing maintenance requirements for operators.
The announcement comes as RTX, Collins’ parent company, continues to expand its industrial presence in Poland. Earlier this year, Pratt & Whitney, another RTX business, revealed plans to invest US$100 million in its Rzeszów facility. The project will focus on increasing production of key engine components, including compressor and turbine discs, to support growing demand for GTF™, F135 and F100 engines. Once operational in 2028, the expansion is expected to increase output by 30%.
Poland has become RTX’s largest international employment and investment market outside the United States. The company employs more than 9,400 people across its Collins, Pratt & Whitney and Raytheon operations and has maintained a presence in the country for over five decades. RTX currently operates nine major engineering, manufacturing, maintenance and research facilities across Poland, supporting both commercial aviation and defence programmes.
