Italy Approves Safran's Acquisition Of Collins Actuation Unit From RTX

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LYON—Ten months after Safran announced the takeover of a Collins Aerospace actuation and flight control system unit from RTX, and six months after the Italian government opposed the move in a decree, Rome has ultimately approved the sale. The Collins unit, also known as Microtecnica, is spread over...
Thierry Dubois

Thierry Dubois has specialized in aerospace journalism since 1997. An engineer in fluid dynamics from Toulouse-based Enseeiht, he covers the French commercial aviation, defense and space industries. His expertise extends to all things technology in Europe. Thierry is also the editor-in-chief of Aviation Week’s ShowNews. 

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