The newly opened elecTRAS™ test lab in Wolverhampton, UK, features a scalable, modular, adaptable test rig that enables precise evaluation of multiple system configurations

Collins accelerates electric aircraft innovation

Collins Aerospace has officially opened its fully operational Engineering Center of Excellence in Wolverhampton, strengthening its capabilities in developing and testing next-generation electric thrust reverser actuation systems (elecTRAS) for commercial aircraft. The UK facility features a new modular and scalable test centre designed to support every stage of aircraft actuation system development, from initial design […]

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Collins Aerospace's new Subang MRO facility targets rising demand

Collins Aerospace boosts Asia-Pacific MRO capacity

MRO & Production

Collins Aerospace, an RTX business, has completed a major expansion of its MRO facility at Subang Aerotech Park in Malaysia, investing US$63 million to establish the site as its principal regional hub for advanced component support. The project increases the company’s MRO footprint in Selangor from 46,000 ft² to 164,000 ft², more than tripling the

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Collins Aerospace's Tajęcina, Poland, facility with employees

Collins officially opens expanded Poland landing gear hub

MRO & Production

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

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Controllers interact with advanced airspace surveillance and automation displays at a Collins Aerospace facility, supported by radar systems

Collins Aerospace invests US$26.5m in Florida radar operations

MRO & Production

Collins Aerospace is investing US$26.5 million to expand its facility in Largo, Florida, strengthening production capacity for commercial aviation radar systems and advanced defence security technologies. The investment is expected to create more than 100 highly skilled jobs across engineering and manufacturing operations as demand grows for increasingly sophisticated aviation and military systems. The expansion

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Collins wins Helix seat deals for 200 narrow-body aircraft

MRO & Production

Collins Aerospace has announced that three international airlines have selected its Helix main cabin seat for upcoming narrow-body aircraft deliveries, covering approximately 200 aircraft across Airbus A320 and Boeing 737 families. Designed to meet the evolving demands of single-aisle travel, the Helix seat focuses on improving passenger comfort while enhancing operational efficiency. Its ergonomic design

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Collins Aerospace has initiated powertrain testing for the Clean Aviation SWITCH project

Hybrid-electric aviation gains momentum

Aircraft & Engines

Collins Aerospace has commenced initial testing of electric motor drive systems for the European Union’s Clean Aviation SWITCH project, marking an important step forward in the development of hybrid-electric propulsion. The work represents a key step towards demonstrating the technology on a full-scale Pratt & Whitney GTF™ engine. Testing is being carried out at Collins’

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Collins Aerospace has completed the Clean Aviation Joint Undertaking HECATE project

Collins advances hybrid-electric aviation with HECATE milestone

Aircraft & Engines

Collins Aerospace has successfully completed the HECATE project, part of the European Union’s ‘Clean Aviation Joint Undertaking’, with support from UK Research and Innovation. The initiative reached Technology Readiness Level 5 (TRL5), demonstrating the electrical architecture design for future hybrid-electric aircraft under real-world conditions. The Hybrid-ElectriC regional Aircraft distribution TEchnologies (HECATE) project achieved this milestone

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Collins Aerospace has announced two expansions in Puerto Rico RTX

Collins Aerospace commits US$40 Million to Puerto Rico expansion

MRO & Production

RTX’s Collins Aerospace has disclosed the investment of more than US$40 million to support two operational expansions and to modernise infrastructure, machinery and equipment at its facilities in Santa Isabel and Aguadilla, Puerto Rico, announced by Governor Jenniffer González Colón. The initiative is expected to create around 525 highly skilled, full-time engineering and manufacturing roles,

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Airbus has unveiled next generation rotorcraft concepts for NATO studies

Airbus unveils next-generation rotorcraft concepts for NATO

Military & Defense

Airbus Helicopters has unveiled its next-generation rotorcraft concepts in response to NATO’s Next Generation Rotorcraft Capabilities (NGRC) study requirements. Developed in collaboration with RTX businesses Collins Aerospace and Raytheon, and with MBDA, Airbus’ proposal comprises two concepts: a high-performance conventional helicopter and a novel high-speed compound configuration. The approach is designed to ensure operational efficiency

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Collins extends FlightSense support for SIA’s B777 fleet

MRO & Production

Collins Aerospace has signed an agreement to extend its FlightSense services with Singapore Airlines (SIA) for the carrier’s Boeing 777 fleet. The new deal adds a further five years of coverage and will support a total of 27 aircraft, including five Boeing 777F freighters newly added to the programme. Collins Aerospace has partnered with SIA

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Collins accelerates electric aircraft innovation

Collins Aerospace boosts Asia-Pacific MRO capacity

Collins officially opens expanded Poland landing gear hub

Collins Aerospace invests US$26.5m in Florida radar operations

Collins wins Helix seat deals for 200 narrow-body aircraft

Hybrid-electric aviation gains momentum

Collins advances hybrid-electric aviation with HECATE milestone

Collins Aerospace commits US$40 Million to Puerto Rico expansion

Airbus unveils next-generation rotorcraft concepts for NATO

Collins extends FlightSense support for SIA’s B777 fleet

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