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2026
27 August EPACS was run for several days at power levels replicating F-35 mission requirements.

Collins completes F-35 EPACS altitude testing

Altitude testing has validated performance of the Enhanced Power and Cooling System, adding thermal margin to support future F-35 technology upgrades.

17 March

ReleaseRTX's Collins Aerospace announces completion of Clean Aviation Joint Undertaking HECATE project

2025
6 March EPACS more than doubles the cooling capacity of the current system, supporting future upgrades throughout the aircraft’s service life.

Collins advances EPACS testing for F-35 upgrade

The power and cooling system demonstrator surpassed key milestones, proving its ability to support next-generation aircraft systems and wider military and commercial applications.

2024
22 July

ReleaseRTX's Collins Aerospace announces Clean Aviation HECATE project has achieved preliminary design review

30 January

ReleaseRTX EPACS F-35 power and thermal management system demonstrates 80 kW cooling capacity

2022
20 April The Atom x6400E delivers some of the highest processing power per watt of any processor on the market.

Collins harnesses powerful Intel processor for flight control

Supported by Intel's Atom x6400E, Perigon will deliver 20 times the processing power of Collins' existing flight control computers and enable capabilities such as fly-by-wire and autonomous flight control.

6 April Collins Aerospace will provide all three seating platforms and its Perigon computer for the DEFIANT X advanced utility helicopter.

Collins applies commercial seating tech to military helicopter

Collins Aerospace will supply the DEFIANT X with armoured pilot, cabin crew and troop seats. And its Perigon flight control computer will tackle the helicopter's utility management, prognostic health and autonomy.

31 March

ReleaseLockheed Martin Sikorsky-Boeing adds to team DEFIANT

2021
20 July

ReleaseCollins Aerospace launches Perigon offering to support future flight computing requirements

2019
17 June

ReleaseCollins Aerospace selected by Saab to provide mission-critical power and controls systems

17 June

ReleaseCollins Aerospace to provide Environmental Control System and multiple flight control surfaces for NASA X-59 Low-Boom Flight Demonstrator

4 April

ReleaseCollins Aerospace unveils plans to redefine the future of electric flight with "The Grid", the most advanced electric power systems lab in the industry

2018
5 February

ReleaseUTC Aerospace Systems to provide critical content for KF-X fourth-gen fighter

2017
19 January

ReleaseUTC Aerospace Systems is changing the industry with its lightest ice protection systems ever

2016
25 February

ReleaseUTC Aerospace Systems opens advanced materials laboratory in Connecticut

2015
11 November

ReleaseUTC Aerospace Systems helps enable Mitsubishi Regional Jet first flight

22 May

ReleaseUTC Aerospace Systems provides systems and components for historic S-97 Raider aircraft

2014
12 November

ReleaseUTC Aerospace Systems to provide air management systems for AVIC's MA700

2013
14 August

ReleaseFly-by-wire technology driving advancements in rotary wing flight

18 June

ReleaseUTC Aerospace Systems signs letter of intent with COMAC to supply C919 passenger door damper & emergency opening actuation system

18 March

ReleaseSolar Atmospheres of California - approved by General Electric Aviation, UTC Aerospace Systems and Moog

2012
26 July

ReleaseUnited Technologies closes Goodrich acquisition; creates new Aerospace Systems business unit

9 July

ReleaseHamilton Sundstrand ramps up to support Boeing 787 Dreamliner production

9 July

ReleaseHamilton Sundstrand supports Airbus A400M certification

5 March

Release$1 billion PurePower thermal management win for Meggitt

13 January

ReleaseSikorsky announces supplier team for S-97 RAIDER helicopter program

2011
22 June

ReleaseHamilton Sundstrand to supply the lighting system for Bombardier CSeries aircraft

20 June

ReleaseHamilton Sundstrand joins the Boeing KC-46 Tanker Team

19 June

ReleaseHamilton Sundstrand will continue supplying key systems for Airbus A320 Family including the A320neo models

6 June

ReleaseHamilton Sundstrand, AVIC EM finalize agreement to develop commercial aerospace vapor cycle system joint venture

16 May

ReleaseBombardier reveals new suppliers for Global 7000 and Global 8000 jets

2010
17 November

ReleaseAVIC EM and Hamilton Sundstrand form partnership to build vapor cycle cooling systems

27 July

ReleaseTAT Technologies Ltd. announces a $4M agreement with Lockheed Martin for components of the F-16 emergency power unit and additional related components

20 July

ReleaseHamilton Sundstrand's MC-21 systems move to joint definition phase

19 July

ReleaseHamilton Sundstrand systems help enable A400M appearance at Farnborough Air Show

19 July

ReleaseHamilton Sundstrand wins additional content on COMAC C919

19 July

ReleaseHamilton Sundstrand systems contributing to successful Boeing 787 flight testing

19 July

ReleaseHamilton Sundstrand preparing for A350XWB ground tests

14 July

ReleaseBoeing NewGen Tanker win would bring 1,100 jobs, $57 million to Illinois

13 July

ReleaseQuEST Global and Hamilton Sundstrand inaugurate a dedicated engineering center in Rockford, Illinois

9 July

ReleaseBoeing NewGen Tanker win would bring $339 million to Connecticut

5 March

ReleasePratt & Whitney receives conventional take off and landing/carrier variant F135 engine initial service release

21 February

ReleaseRolls-Royce selects Hamilton Sundstrand as exclusive provider for new small gas turbine FADEC

2009
16 December

ReleaseNew Boeing 787 Dreamliner takes first flight with TTTech solutions

16 December

ReleaseHamilton Sundstrand congratulates Boeing on 787 first flight; achieves several technical 'firsts'

11 September

ReleasePrimary sensor package for PurePower® from Meggitt

21 August

ReleaseHamilton Sundstrand wins multiple systems on new Russian airliner

17 June

ReleaseHamilton Sundstrand announces more than $2.6 billion in new business at Paris Air Show

14 June

ReleaseHamilton Sundstrand's Boeing 787 team supporting first flight and entry into service

2 March

ReleaseHamilton Sundstrand selects PTC to improve compliance with S1000D standards