Collins Aerospace

RTX's Pratt & Whitney to power 15 additional single-aisle aircraft for Cebu Pacific Air

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Tuesday, February 20, 2024
Pratt & Whitney, Cebu Pacific, JT8D, GTF, Collins Aerospace, Growth, Airbus A320neo family, Pratt & Whitney PW1000G, Carbon, Singapore Airshow, DC-9, Jet fuel

SINGAPORE, Feb. 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- (Singapore Airshow) -- Pratt & Whitney, an RTX (NYSE: RTX) business, was selected by Cebu Pacific Air (Cebu Pacific) to provide GTF engines to power an additional 10 A321neo and five A320neo aircraft. Pratt & Whitney will also provide Cebu Pacific with GTF engine maintenance through an EngineWise® Comprehensive service agreement.

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  • SINGAPORE, Feb. 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- (Singapore Airshow) -- Pratt & Whitney, an RTX (NYSE: RTX) business, was selected by Cebu Pacific Air (Cebu Pacific) to provide GTF engines to power an additional 10 A321neo and five A320neo aircraft.
  • Pratt & Whitney will also provide Cebu Pacific with GTF engine maintenance through an EngineWise® Comprehensive service agreement.
  • "Pratt & Whitney has been providing GTF power to Cebu Pacific since 2019," said Rick Deurloo, president of Commercial Engines at Pratt & Whitney.
  • Prior to providing GTF power, Pratt & Whitney supplied JT8D engines for the airline's DC-9 aircraft.

RTX's Collins Aerospace facility in the Philippines now operating fully on renewable electricity

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Monday, February 19, 2024
Collins Aerospace, RTX, Electricity, Renewable energy

SINGAPORE, Feb. 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- (SINGAPORE AIRSHOW) -- Collins Aerospace, an RTX (NYSE: RTX) business, today announced its facility in Tanauan City, Philippines is now operating on 100% renewable electricity. The site, which is part of Collins' Interiors business, manufactures galleys and galley inserts, lavatories, seating and oxygen systems for commercial aircraft.

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  • SINGAPORE, Feb. 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- (SINGAPORE AIRSHOW) -- Collins Aerospace, an RTX (NYSE: RTX) business, today announced its facility in Tanauan City, Philippines is now operating on 100% renewable electricity.
  • The site, which is part of Collins' Interiors business, manufactures galleys and galley inserts, lavatories, seating and oxygen systems for commercial aircraft.
  • "By switching to 100% renewable electricity, our Tanauan City site will lower Collins' greenhouse gas emissions by roughly 25,000 metric tons each year.
  • Tanauan City sources its electricity from a local geothermal power plant that harnesses steam from the Earth's heat to generate electricity, making it completely renewable.

RTX will showcase the future of flight and the latest advancements in global security at Singapore Airshow 2024

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Thursday, February 15, 2024
Pratt & Whitney, Air travel, Aviation, Collins Aerospace, Growth, RTX, Government, F-35, History, F-16, F135, Raytheon Technologies, F100, Airline

SINGAPORE, Feb. 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- (SINGAPORE AIRSHOW) — RTX (NYSE: RTX), the world's largest aerospace and defense company, is set to feature its latest commercial and defense technologies at the Singapore Airshow taking place February 19-24. The company will highlight its commitment to serving the needs of a growing military and commercial aviation customer base in the region while showcasing its expansion in aftermarket capabilities and advancements in the future of air travel.

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  • "With a nearly 50-year history in Singapore and the Asia-Pacific region, RTX represents more than 16,000 employees in 17 locations, and is the largest foreign employer in aerospace & defense in Singapore," said Liping Xie, vice president of government relations in Asia-Pacific.
  • "At this year's show, we'll announce expansion plans in Singapore, emphasizing our commitment to our customers and partners in this strategic region for our company's growth."
  • Highlighting defense solutions, the company will display an array of capabilities that support air warfare needs and a more connected battlespace.
  • Models of both the F100 and F135 engines that power F-15s, F-16s, and F-35s in the Asia Pacific region will also be on display.

RTX's Pratt & Whitney expands operations with opening of new India Digital Capability Center

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Tuesday, February 13, 2024
Engineering, Pratt & Whitney, Investment, Collins Aerospace, RTX, Digital technology, Workforce, Research, IDCC, Machine tool

BENGALURU, India, Feb. 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Pratt & Whitney, an RTX (NYSE: RTX) business, announced the establishment of its new India Digital Capability Center (IDCC) in Bengaluru, India. The new center will accelerate innovation and drive digital and business transformation for Pratt & Whitney worldwide.

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  • BENGALURU, India, Feb. 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Pratt & Whitney, an RTX (NYSE: RTX) business, announced the establishment of its new India Digital Capability Center (IDCC) in Bengaluru, India.
  • The new center will accelerate innovation and drive digital and business transformation for Pratt & Whitney worldwide.
  • The facility will be co-located with Pratt & Whitney's engineering and supply chain operations centers of excellence.
  • The center will focus on delivering multiple digital technology capabilities across various priority areas of Pratt & Whitney's digital transformation.

RTX's Mobile Ground Control Approach System Delivered to U.S. Air Force

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Monday, February 12, 2024
Atmosphere of Earth, Collins Aerospace, Atmosphere, Weather, Integration

ARLINGTON, Va., Feb. 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Collins Aerospace, an RTX (NYSE: RTX) business, has delivered vehicle-mounted air traffic control systems to the U.S. Air Force to provide air traffic management in the most contested environments.

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  • ARLINGTON, Va., Feb. 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Collins Aerospace, an RTX (NYSE: RTX) business, has delivered vehicle-mounted air traffic control systems to the U.S. Air Force to provide air traffic management in the most contested environments.
  • The units – called Air Traffic Navigation, Integration, and Coordination Systems (ATNAVICS) – are full air traffic control systems that are easily transported to support more austere environments.
  • "The system is designed to be a full-service air traffic system for those in the field to have surveillance, precision landing and identification-friend-or-foe capabilities at their fingertips."
  • ATNAVICS supports the U.S. Air Force's Agile Combat Employment doctrine, providing expeditionary air traffic management, embedded mission command, and availability in highly contested environments.

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

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Tuesday, January 30, 2024
Cooling system, Aircraft, Collins Aerospace, PTMS, F-35, Control, Life, Airline

WINDSOR LOCKS, Conn., Jan. 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- RTX (NYSE: RTX) today announced its Collins Aerospace business has demonstrated 80 kilowatts of cooling capacity across a range of operating conditions for its Enhanced Power and Cooling System (EPACS). Targeted as a replacement to the current F-35 power and thermal management system (PTMS), EPACS is positioned to support F-35 modernization and future upgrades that will help warfighters meet their urgent mission requirements.

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  • WINDSOR LOCKS, Conn., Jan. 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- RTX (NYSE: RTX) today announced its Collins Aerospace business has demonstrated 80 kilowatts of cooling capacity across a range of operating conditions for its Enhanced Power and Cooling System (EPACS).
  • Targeted as a replacement to the current F-35 power and thermal management system (PTMS), EPACS is positioned to support F-35 modernization and future upgrades that will help warfighters meet their urgent mission requirements.
  • "The EPACS 80 kW cooling capacity achievement demonstrates a critical milestone that will rapidly enable vital F-35 warfighting capabilities while resulting in substantial cost savings to the taxpayer."
  • Recently, the F-35 Joint Program Office posted an RFI with a significantly expanded PTMS cooling capacity objective of 80 kilowatts.

Parry Labs Positions for Growth with Strategic Hires

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Monday, January 22, 2024
National Defense University, System, Architecture, Theology, University, Government, Special operations, Integration, Aviation, Air force, Auburn University, Webster University, Defense, HQDA, Collins Aerospace, Army aviation, Commander, Engineering, Vertical Flight Society, Army, Program management, Management

With Sipe's experience leading large organization transformation efforts like MOSA across PEO Aviation, he will also help Parry Labs establish a MOSA roadmap across multiple customers to extend Parry Labs solutions while increasing affordability for the government and decreasing the time to field innovative solutions.

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  • With Sipe's experience leading large organization transformation efforts like MOSA across PEO Aviation, he will also help Parry Labs establish a MOSA roadmap across multiple customers to extend Parry Labs solutions while increasing affordability for the government and decreasing the time to field innovative solutions.
  • In addition to Sipe, Parry Labs is also bringing on Tom von Eschenbach who has deep roots in Army Aviation.
  • Additionally, he will oversee facilities and coordination activities localized to the Parry Labs Huntsville site.
  • Both are transformational leaders deeply involved in shaping the fighting force structure for Army Aviation, and have been major champions for MOSA," said Parry Labs Chief Operating Officer, Aydin Mohtashamian.

Ratier-Figeac Selects iBase-t to Digitally Transform Manufacturing Operations

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Wednesday, January 17, 2024
Figeac, Artificial intelligence, Airbus, A&D, MRO, MES, Quality control, UX, Plant, Collins Aerospace, Engineering, Marshal of France

LAKE FOREST, Calif., Jan. 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- iBase-t, a leading provider of manufacturing, quality and MRO solutions, today announced that Ratier-Figeac, a propeller systems division of Collins Aerospace, has selected iBase-t's Solumina iSeries Manufacturing Execution System (MES) and Maintenance, Repair, Overhaul (MRO) solutions at Ratier-Figeac's Figeac, France and Casablanca, Morocco sites. The deployment across the company's A&D and commercial operations will allow Ratier-Figeac to digitalize its paper-based manufacturing processes and improve efficiency and quality control. The adoption will first roll-out across a smaller part of the company's existing facilities before being fully incorporated into a section of the company's production consisting of 1400 employees.

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  • The deployment across the company's A&D and commercial operations will allow Ratier-Figeac to digitalize its paper-based manufacturing processes and improve efficiency and quality control.
  • Ratier-Figeac's iBase-t Solumina deployment will deliver digital continuity across the company's manufacturing engineering, process planning, shop floor execution, and quality management operations.
  • We are proud to work with another pioneering aerospace and defense manufacturer and look forward to empowering industry leaders across markets."
  • This functionality, coupled with superior UX validated by frontline workers, illustrates the impact of iBase-t's latest MES solution on manufacturers.

Ratier-Figeac Selects iBase-t to Digitally Transform Manufacturing Operations

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Wednesday, January 17, 2024
Figeac, Artificial intelligence, Airbus, A&D, MRO, MES, Quality control, UX, Plant, Collins Aerospace, Engineering, Marshal of France

LAKE FOREST, Calif., Jan. 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- iBase-t, a leading provider of manufacturing, quality and MRO solutions, today announced that Ratier-Figeac, a propeller systems division of Collins Aerospace, has selected iBase-t's Solumina iSeries Manufacturing Execution System (MES) and Maintenance, Repair, Overhaul (MRO) solutions at Ratier-Figeac's Figeac, France and Casablanca, Morocco sites. The deployment across the company's A&D and commercial operations will allow Ratier-Figeac to digitalize its paper-based manufacturing processes and improve efficiency and quality control. The adoption will first roll-out across a smaller part of the company's existing facilities before being fully incorporated into a section of the company's production consisting of 1400 employees.

Key Points: 
  • The deployment across the company's A&D and commercial operations will allow Ratier-Figeac to digitalize its paper-based manufacturing processes and improve efficiency and quality control.
  • Ratier-Figeac's iBase-t Solumina deployment will deliver digital continuity across the company's manufacturing engineering, process planning, shop floor execution, and quality management operations.
  • We are proud to work with another pioneering aerospace and defense manufacturer and look forward to empowering industry leaders across markets."
  • This functionality, coupled with superior UX validated by frontline workers, illustrates the impact of iBase-t's latest MES solution on manufacturers.

Global Military GPS Receivers Market Size, Share, Trend, Forecast, Competitive Analysis, and Growth Opportunity: 2023-2028 - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Friday, January 12, 2024
Defense, Technology, Military, Software, Government Technology, Hardware, PGM, Raytheon Technologies, ASIC, GPS, L3 Technologies, BAE Systems, Platinum group, Bomb, Raytheon Company, Harris Corporation, Collins Aerospace, L3Harris Technologies, PNT, Growth, Satellite navigation device

The "Global Military GPS Receivers Market Size, Share, Trend, Forecast, Competitive Analysis, and Growth Opportunity: 2023-2028" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

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  • The "Global Military GPS Receivers Market Size, Share, Trend, Forecast, Competitive Analysis, and Growth Opportunity: 2023-2028" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • The military GPS receiver market is segmented into P(Y) Code GPS receivers and M-Code GPS receivers.
  • The market is segmented into single-frequency GPS receivers and dual-frequency GPS receivers.
  • The military GPS receiver market is segmented into aviation-based GPS receivers, ground-based GPS receivers, PGM-based GPS receivers, handheld GPS receivers, and maritime equipment-based GPS receivers.