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News archive: Raytheon Technologies Corporation (Corporate Headquarters)

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15 July Co-located design and test teams are intended to shorten development time across multiple programmes.

Collins in Wolverhampton begins testing electric actuation

The Engineering Centre of Excellence combines modular test rigs with actuator and system-level analysis to cut nacelle weight and simplify certification.

18 June H55 has accumulated more than 2,000 flight hours without a battery-related incident.

H55 powers ahead with RTX flight demonstrator battery

Certification-grade modules have entered active flight-test integration, reinforcing the company's readiness to support future hybrid-electric aircraft programmes.

28 May Hermeus is already building Quarterhorse Mk 2.2, with Mk 2.3 soon to follow.

Hermeus pushes Quarterhorse Mk 2.1 beyond Mach 1

Quarterhorse Mk 2.1 reaches Mach 1.21 on its third flight as Hermeus accelerates development of future high-speed military aircraft.

14 May The company is preparing the XA103 for engine testing later in the decade.

XA103 engine programme heads towards hardware phase

The NGAP adaptive-cycle engine advances from digital development into procurement and assembly work ahead of planned future testing.

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.

16 April The MV-75 FLRAA is designed to deliver roughly twice the speed and range of the Army’s current rotorcraft fleet.

Collins supplies key systems for US Army’s next-gen FLRAA

Work across multiple US sites will support delivery of key onboard systems for the Army’s first clean sheet rotorcraft in decades.

1 April More than 1,400 engines have already been delivered to support global F-35 operations.

F-35 engine output climbs as P&W lands ongoing F135 deal

The programme supports more than 66,000 jobs across 47 U.S. states and territories across the company's manufacturing network.

18 March Megawatt-class motor generators will feed into the next phase of hybrid-electric engine integration.

Collins advances hybrid-electric SWITCH testing milestone

Rockford subsystem testing supports integration of megawatt-class components into Pratt & Whitney GTF hybrid-electric engine demonstrator.

5 March

Major airframers lean on CPI experience

CPI Aerostructures has gained repeat orders from two major airframers recently - for engine inlet assemblies on the Phenom 300 and canisters for the F-16 - and picked up pod production for Raytheon.

26 February The YFQ-42A completed a four-hour autonomous flight managed by a ground-based human operator.

GA-ASI names YFQ-42A Dark Merlin and completes autonomous tests

The designation reflects fighter and uncrewed status, while recent flights demonstrated mission autonomy software in four-hour test operations.

22 January The GTF engines power both the Airbus A220 and Embraer E2 aircraft.

ITP Aero delivers first combustor for GTF engines

The combustor was built at the company’s Hucknall facility and will support the PW1500G and PW1900G engine families.

27 November 2025 The first PW127XT-S development engine delivered by Pratt & Whitney Canada for Deutsche Aircraft’s D328eco test aircraft, TAC1.

P&WC engines arrive for D328eco test aircraft

The PW127XT-S engines have been delivered to Oberpfaffenhofen, ready to power the Deutsche Aircraft TAC1 test aircraft ahead of the D328eco's service entry in 2027.

20 November 2025 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.

13 November 2025

Collins Aerospace opens Bengaluru operations centre

The Indian facility is set to enhance the company’s manufacturing capabilities with advanced technologies and capacity for future growth.

16 October 2025

Belgium strengthens F-35 industrial role with P&W partnership

An agreement between Belgium, Pratt & Whitney, Safran Aero Boosters and BMT Aerospace will deepen industrial cooperation and secure long-term economic benefits from the F-35 programme.

25 September 2025

Pratt & Whitney and PBS partner on next-gen APU

The Czech Ministry of Defense backed the partnership as the companies worked to create a smaller and lighter APU with higher power density.

25 September 2025 Thousands of transmit and receive modules enable rapid switching for higher reliability.

Raytheon develops radar with GaN to improve range and precision

The company's APG-82 radar variant with GaN features extended range and improved detection, tracking and engagement across multiple mission roles.

28 August 2025 The alliance will be headquartered at Mercer University in Macon.

Georgia Aerospace & Defense Alliance bring industry together

The alliance has been created to drive workforce development, industrial collaboration and advocacy, with Mercer University chosen as its home base in Macon.

28 August 2025 The F135 production programme supported more than 67,000 jobs in 2024.

Pratt & Whitney secures $2.8bn contract for F135 production

The Lot 18 production contract for F135 engines will fund additional spares, tooling and support while sustaining thousands of jobs across the United States.

19 June 2025 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.

12 June 2025 Around 600 A350s use the current-generation system, with 11 million flight hours recorded

Collins expands electrification with sites in UK and France

The production and engineering of electric thrust reverser systems has been supported by new facilities in Wolverhampton and Colomiers.

6 March 2025 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.

30 January 2025 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.

31 October 2024 The investment increases bespoke upholstery seating options, with more designs, precision and product repeatability.

Collins expands executive aircraft seating in Medley

New automated quilted panel machinery can execute complex designs, patterns and colouring for custom sewing, embroidery and perforation, while an automated material cutter uses advanced digital visioning.

19 September 2024 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.

5 September 2024 Collins Aerospace leaders were joined by state and local officials in Spokane, Washington to celebrate a $200 million investment in the expansion of its carbon brake facility.

Collins breaks ground on $200 million expansion in Spokane

The Spokane facility is one of three carbon brake production sites at Collins Aerospace that specializes in the production of braking systems with DURACARB carbon disk technology.

15 August 2024

Magellan looks to the long-term with Pratt & Whitney

The contracts renew existing agreements and cover the supply of complex castings used on a number of legacy and new engine programs.

31 July 2024 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.

31 July 2024 Maeve is targeting entry-into-service in 2032.

Maeve collaborates with P&WC on hybrid-electric M80 aircraft

Maeve anticipated future demand for aircraft in the 70-90 seat range, as well as better environmental performance. It will access this market with a clean sheet design that sets new standards in sustainability.

13 September 2023 Zero-G Helmet Mounted Display System+.

US Navy contracts for improved helmet-mounted display for F/A-18

the Zero-G Helmet Mounted Display System+ (HMDS+), which will provide an augmented view of the battle space inside the pilot's helmet to allow for faster decision making, increasing survivability and effectiveness.