Collins Aerospace

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The “descope” includes ending an International Space Station spacesuit demonstration that was targeted for 2026, NASA said.

Rome has given the greenlight to Safran's takeover of Microtecnica from RTX after concerns over the supply of components to defense programs were addressed.

Collins Aerospace is showing a concept demonstrator that it believes solves the issue while not impacting seat numbers.

RTX subsidiary Collins Aerospace has initiated a $200 million investment to expand manufacturing at a carbon brake production site in Spokane, Washington.

The Maya concept demonstrator introduces a Panasonic 42-in. curved screen, teamed with a modified Collins’ Elements business-class seat.

The House Armed Services Committee is expressing concern about progress with the Collins Aerospace ACES 5 ejection seat for the U.S. Air Force.

The business jet cockpit avionics upgrade market is being driven by a combination of factors, including evolution of technology and the resale market.

Supply chain problems with different root causes will keep output below previous forecasts for much of 2024, as 737 challenges draw more scrutiny.

Lufthansa revealed its new long-haul Allegris cabins on board an Airbus A350-900 in Munich on April 25.

RTX’s sales and net profit beat Wall Street’s expectations in the first quarter on the back of strong demand for both its commercial and defense products.

Axiom and Collins are working on new spacesuits for the agency’s lunar and LEO programs.

MRO demand outstripping supply has led to the company ramping up its repair capabilities in the U.S.

Readers write about the F-35 cooling system, the Boeing 737-9 door plug accident, an out-of-date photo, and U.S. Army and Air Force acquisition teams.

Today’s aircraft emergency evacuation doors are lighter, more robust and faster to open—but maintenance may be more complex.

Reengining the C-17 and adding low-cost connectivity upgrades emerge as top priorities for Air Mobility Command.

Two-thirds of Europe’s Clean Aviation research projects are focused on more sustainable advanced propulsion technologies for service entry in the mid-2030s.

The company has launched a bid to replace the Honeywell Integrated Power Package with a new system offering greater cooling capacity.

Collins Aerospace has invested more than $20 million in research and development at its facility in Kilkeel, Northern Ireland.

Industry titans will continue to sell off businesses, and private equity will continue to play a central role.

Heir apparent Chris Calio to take over sprawling aerospace and defense giant.

Safran may take the Italian government to court after Rome blocked its purchase of Collins Aerospace's actuation and flight control systems business from RTX.

Eaton is tapping a veteran Collins Aerospace executive to take over from Nanda Kumar, the longtime president of Eaton Aerospace.