News archive: Collins Aerospace | Airframer

10 September

Pratt & Whitney's Polish operations already produce parts for the GTF, PW800 and F135 engines.

Pratt & Whitney invests $25 million in Poland

The Niepołomice facility will gain capacity for tubular assemblies used in commercial and military engines, with the expansion expected to become operational in 2028.

29 July

Airbus is integrating scalable motor/generators, electronic controllers and power distribution equipment for the demonstrator.

Airbus and partners advance hybrid-electric aircraft architecture

High-voltage generation and distribution systems will be matured on a full-scale demonstrator ahead of a 2027 ground test.

20 July

ReleaseRaghu Vamsi Aerospace Group raises $40 million to scale precision manufacturing, mission systems and deep-tech platforms

30 April

Poland represents RTX’s largest investment and employee base outside the United States.

Pratt & Whitney opens Morocco site and expands in Poland

The dual investment targets higher output of turbine and compressor parts as demand grows across commercial and defence programmes.

18 March

ReleaseH55 battery technology helps power progress of RTX Hybrid-Electric Flight Demonstrator

17 March

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

12 March

ReleaseCPI Aerostructures receives orders from Collins Aerospace for RF/EMI shielded enclosures

23 February

ReleaseRTX’s Collins Aerospace invests more than $40 million in Puerto Rico

23 February

ReleaseAirbus unveils next generation rotorcraft concepts for NATO studies

2 February

ReleaseJJG Aero secures $30 million in Series B funding from Norwest

2 December

ReleaseSafran, the UK’s third-largest civil aerospace player, expands its local innovation capabilities

20 November

Ribbon cutting at the opening of Pratt & Whitney’s European Technology and Innovation Center in Houten, Netherlands, with Henri Werij, Michael Thacker, Jetske Verkerk, Lesia Protsailo, Wally Orisamolu and Vince Sidwell.

Pratt & Whitney opens European centre for propulsion innovation

The Netherlands-based ETIC will support collaborative work across hydrogen, hybrid-electric and gas turbine systems for future aircraft efficiency and performance.

12 November

ReleaseCTRM Honoured with Outstanding Supplier Performance Award by Collins Aerospace

31 July

ReleaseSolestra Group expands North American aerospace platform with largest acquisition to date: LHM Technologies Inc.

23 July

ReleaseGovernor Abbott announces Collins Aerospace expansion in Richardson

19 June

The RTX Hybrid-Electric Flight Demonstrator is developing a highly efficient Pratt & Whitney Canada thermal engine, combined with a Collins Aerospace 1 megawatt electric motor.

Hybrid-electric system charged to full power during ground tests

Pratt & Whitney Canada and AeroTEC have moved forward with their RTX demonstrator by testing propulsion and battery performance in Quebec.

18 June

ReleaseNew orders for FACC at Paris Airshow

18 June

ReleaseA French aerospace consortium launches an initiative to develop hybrid-electric propulsion for general aviation

9 June

ReleaseDECADE-X: industry gets organized for the supply chain digitalization

28 May

ReleaseAero and Lockheed Martin sign industrial cooperation agreement as part of Czech F-35 acquisition

15 April

ReleaseCormorant will go SAF to receive EASA certification

10 April

ReleaseiBase-t announces 2025 Customer Brilliance Award winners

1 April

ReleaseMtron celebrates 60 years of RF innovation with brand evolution

31 March

ReleaseMajor new project to develop testbeds for next generation airliners

12 February

ReleaseRTX's Collins Aerospace launches Powered by Collins Initiative 2025 edition at Aero India

30 January

The facility will be co-located with Collins Aerospace’s European Innovation Hub in Houten, Netherlands.

Pratt & Whitney adds European centre for sustainable aviation

The Netherlands-based facility will develop advanced propulsion technologies to improve efficiency and reduce aircraft emissions.

14 January

ReleaseSpokane-Coeur d’Alene Aerospace Tech Hub announces over $50M in funding

20 December

ReleaseHermith GmbH: global titanium market leader - 2024 highlights & 2025 goals

12 December

ReleaseRTX signs MOU with Netherlands Aerospace Group to advance research collaboration enabling more sustainable aviation

19 September

Menouer Boubekeur, Director of Strategic Development, Applied Research & Technology, Collins Aerospace; Ray Foley, Director of Advanced Systems & Demonstrators, Applied Research & Technology, Collins Aerospace; Todd Spierling, Principal Technical Fellow – Electrification, Power & Controls, Collins Aerospace; Mary Lombardo, Vice President of Engineering, Collins Aerospace; Henri Werij, Dean of the Faculty of Aerospace Engineering, TU Delft; Mechteld van Beijeren, Strategic Partnership Manager, Aerospace Engineering; Ingrid Houthuysen, Strategic Partnership Manager, Aerospace Engineering; Femke Verdegaal, Strategic Partnership Manager, Aerospace Engineering; and Micheal Winter, Chief Science Officer, RTX.

Collins, Pratt & Whitney and TU Delft collaborate on research

Among the first projects initiated as part of the MRA, Collins and TU Delft are collaborating on a high speed intelligent inspection system to enhance manufacturing processes for lightweight and recyclable materials.

31 July

An artist's rendering of a next generation military rotorcraft concept.

Airbus to lead NATO NGRC concept study

The study will focus on high performance rotorcraft. The concepts will be modular and multi-mission, and fully interoperable with NATO standards, with a high degree of connectivity and resilient communication system.

23 July

ReleaseBelcan receives RTX Premier Awards for performance and overall excellence in business management and technology & innovation

22 July

ReleaseRTX completes preliminary design review of hybrid-electric Pratt & Whitney GTF engine demonstrator for Clean Aviation SWITCH project

22 July

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

13 June

Senior expands French production of valves and hydraulics

Increased capacity at Fossé will be used to produce industrial valves and high-pressure hydraulic fittings used in aerospace fluid-conveyance systems. Parent company Senior plc has also secured new contracts with Collins.

13 December

Tighitco secures sheet metal assemblies contract from Collins

This covers sheet metal assemblies and thermal products for a mix of platforms, including the Sikorsky CH-53K and Boeing 787 and 767 aircraft. The total value of the contract is estimated at just over $40m.

30 November

The Collins Aerospace team using the Smart Workstation at AMRC Cymru.

AMRC Cymru helps build smart production lines at Collins

The Smart Workstation is designed to analyse processes to improve efficiency and provide insight into alternative, more efficient paths forward. A person can operate it with limited experience.

23 October

ReleaseAmerican Aerospace Materials Manufacturing Center in Spokane designated one of nation's 31 inaugural Tech Hubs

28 September

The hybrid-electric system will enable more efficient engine performance during the different phases of flight, such as take-off, climb and cruise.

GKN and P&WC collaborate on high voltage for hybrid

The two companies will work to integrate high voltage electrical systems on an experimental aircraft, and target flight testing to begin in 2024.

25 July

ReleaseRTX recognises Norco with Premier Supplier Award

12 April

ReleasePlana introduction

13 March

ReleaseCollins Aerospace launches Powered by Collins™ initiative to foster collaboration with Deep Tech small-medium enterprises

9 March

Magellan was the first in the industry to optimize 3D sand printing technology for production.

Collins keeps faith with Magellan's complex castings

In addition to F-15, F-16, and F-18 castings for Collins legacy programs, the extended LTA also encompasses the supply of castings to support F-35 Lightning II, KC-46, Airbus A320neo, Boeing 787 and 777X programs.

2 March

ReleaseCollins Aerospace to lead the development of thermoplastics for liquid hydrogen tanks

21 February

ReleaseCollins Aerospace signs memorandum of understanding with Saudi Arabia to support development of unmanned aerial systems and robotics

25 January

ReleaseCollins to coordinate development of new high-voltage distribution technologies with EU industry partners under Clean Aviation HECATE project

19 January

The systems are being trialled aboard an A350-1000 test aircraft.

DragonFly pilot assistance technology enters test phase

As well as automated diversions and landing assistance, Airbus UpNext has explored features for taxi assistance, which were tested in real-time conditions at Toulouse-Blagnac Airport.

8 December

ReleaseCollins Aerospace opens new engineering and global operations centers in India to accelerate innovations in R&D and manufacturing

1 December

Project combines hybrid-electric and water-enhanced technologies

A new project will combine two innovative technologies - Water-Enhanced Turbofan and hybrid-electric propulsion - with Pratt & Whitney's GTFTM engine architecture.

10 November

The WFA is the first FAA TSO certified avionics component to be developed and manufactured by a company in China.

COMAC C919 weather antenna gains FAA tick

This WFA is fully independently designed, produced and manufactured by LETRI, and has now achieved FAA TSO-C63f airworthiness certification with the support from Collins.

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