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Belcan Receives Raytheon Technologies Premier Awards for Performance and Overall Excellence in Business Management and Technology & Innovation

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Tuesday, June 27, 2023
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CINCINNATI, June 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Belcan, LLC ("Belcan"), a global supplier of design, software, manufacturing, supply chain, information technology, and digital engineering solutions to the aerospace, defense, space, automotive, industrial, and government services markets, announced today that Raytheon Technologies has recognized Belcan with Premier Awards for performance in 2022 and overall excellence in two categories - Business Management and Technology & Innovation.

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  • CINCINNATI, June 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Belcan, LLC ("Belcan"), a global supplier of design, software, manufacturing, supply chain, information technology, and digital engineering solutions to the aerospace, defense, space, automotive, industrial, and government services markets, announced today that Raytheon Technologies has recognized Belcan with Premier Awards for performance in 2022 and overall excellence in two categories - Business Management and Technology & Innovation.
  • The Premier Award is an annual recognition platform under the Raytheon Technologies Performance+ Program to recognize suppliers with superior performance and that have provided exceptional value to Raytheon Technologies in one of the four key categories: Cost Competitiveness, Technology & Innovation, Business Management, and Collaboration & Customer Service.
  • Lance Kwasniewski, Chief Executive Officer of Belcan, commented, "We are extremely honored to receive these awards, which recognize the outstanding efforts of our talented team members.
  • Belcan looks forward to supporting Raytheon Technologies, Collins Aerospace and Pratt & Whitney as they continue their success in 2023 and beyond."

RTX demonstrates new survivable JADC2 capabilities at scale at Northern Edge 2023

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Monday, June 26, 2023
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ARLINGTON, Va., June 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- RTX (NYSE: RTX) demonstrated advanced and foundational Joint All Domain Command and Control (JADC2) capabilities in the first of two tests conducted during the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command's Northern Edge 2023 exercise at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson and Eielson Air Force Base in Alaska.

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  • ARLINGTON, Va., June 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- RTX (NYSE: RTX) demonstrated advanced and foundational Joint All Domain Command and Control (JADC2) capabilities in the first of two tests conducted during the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command's Northern Edge 2023 exercise at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson and Eielson Air Force Base in Alaska.
  • "We're working across our company to mature and demonstrate comprehensive capabilities at exercises like Northern Edge that will underpin JADC2 operations in highly contested environments," said Elaine Bitonti, vice president, Connected Battlespace & Emerging Capabilities for Collins Aerospace, a RTX business.
  • More than 60 RTX employees supported Northern Edge alongside the U.S. military departments and coalition partners.
  • RTX will participate in the second test of the Northern Edge exercise in the Indo-Pacific region in July.

RTX's Collins Aerospace business signs MRO agreement with Envoy Airlines

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Wednesday, June 21, 2023
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PARIS, June 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- PARIS AIR SHOW -- RTX (NYSE: RTX) today announced its Collins Aerospace business has signed a FlightSense® flight-hour contract with Envoy Air.

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  • PARIS, June 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- PARIS AIR SHOW -- RTX (NYSE: RTX) today announced its Collins Aerospace business has signed a FlightSense® flight-hour contract with Envoy Air.
  • Under the multi-year agreement, Collins will provide maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) services for a number of systems across Envoy's fleet of 128 Embraer E175 aircraft.
  • "Our new agreement with Envoy builds on our existing support for the airline's Embraer fleet, further expanding Collins' relationship with one of America's largest regional carriers," said Cory May, vice president, Aftermarket Business Development for Collins Aerospace.
  • "We're pleased to reach an agreement with Collins Aerospace to enhance our maintenance program as we serve thousands of customers every day," said John Nicks, Envoy senior vice president, Corporate Services.

Japan Airlines now using RTX to improve predictive maintenance

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Tuesday, June 20, 2023
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PARIS, June 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Collins Aerospace, an RTX business (NYSE: RTX), and Japan Airlines (JAL) announced today that JAL will use Collins Aerospace's Ascentia® maintenance performance monitoring solution on its Boeing 787 fleet.

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  • PARIS, June 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Collins Aerospace, an RTX business (NYSE: RTX), and Japan Airlines (JAL) announced today that JAL will use Collins Aerospace's Ascentia® maintenance performance monitoring solution on its Boeing 787 fleet.
  • The cloud-based predictive maintenance solution uses advanced data analytics and machine learning algorithms to help airlines improve maintenance operations and increase aircraft reliability.
  • "Ascentia is designed to help airlines improve their operational efficiency," said Clotilde Enel-Rehel, executive director for Customer Programs at Collins Aerospace.
  • "Our data-driven solution will provide JAL with predictive maintenance recommendations to optimize their schedule and improving their customers' experience."

RTX developing 1MW generator under contract with the Air Force Research Laboratory

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Tuesday, June 20, 2023
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PARIS, June 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- PARIS AIR SHOW -- RTX (NYSE: RTX) is developing a 1 megawatt electric generator for the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) as part of its Advanced Turbine Technologies for Affordable Mission-Capability program.

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  • PARIS, June 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- PARIS AIR SHOW -- RTX (NYSE: RTX) is developing a 1 megawatt electric generator for the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) as part of its Advanced Turbine Technologies for Affordable Mission-Capability program.
  • The low-spool generator could have multiple applications for future manned and unmanned military platforms.
  • In the future, this 1MW generator – developed by the company's Collins Aerospace business – could be used to power such systems safely and efficiently.
  • RTX's Pratt & Whitney business is supporting the 1MW generator program by studying future engine integration opportunities.

RTX STEP-Tech demonstrator completes first engine run and electrical system integration test

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Tuesday, June 20, 2023
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PARIS, June 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- PARIS AIR SHOW -- RTX (NYSE: RTX) today announced significant progress by Pratt & Whitney and Collins Aerospace on advancing hybrid-electric propulsion through the Scalable Turboelectric Powertrain Technology (STEP-Tech) demonstrator, which completed its first engine run and electrical system integration test.

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  • PARIS, June 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- PARIS AIR SHOW -- RTX (NYSE: RTX) today announced significant progress by Pratt & Whitney and Collins Aerospace on advancing hybrid-electric propulsion through the Scalable Turboelectric Powertrain Technology (STEP-Tech) demonstrator, which completed its first engine run and electrical system integration test.
  • Conducted at the Raytheon Technologies Research Center in East Hartford, Connecticut, the successful test included the first run of STEP-Tech's turbogenerator loaded at partial power.
  • This was followed by an electrical system test where the battery and supercapacitor energy storage systems were integrated with the high voltage distribution system.
  • STEP-Tech will next progress testing to a full-power turbogenerator run and validation of the electric fans (propulsors) through the high voltage electrical system.

RTX conducts successful lab demonstration of EPACS power thermal management system for F-35

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Monday, June 19, 2023
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PARIS, June 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- PARIS AIR SHOW -- RTX (NYSE: RTX) has conducted a successful lab test of its Enhanced Power and Cooling System (EPACS), developed by its Collins Aerospace business.

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  • PARIS, June 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- PARIS AIR SHOW -- RTX (NYSE: RTX) has conducted a successful lab test of its Enhanced Power and Cooling System (EPACS), developed by its Collins Aerospace business.
  • The company anticipates EPACS will achieve Technology Readiness Level 6 in 2023 and be ready to begin an Engineering & Manufacturing Development program as early as 2024.
  • In addition, EPACS fits within the existing envelope and is intended to be compatible with all three F-35 variants.
  • Engineered to supply cooling, main engine start and emergency power functionality for the F-35, EPACS includes an air cycle system, electric power generator and controller from Collins along with an auxiliary power unit from Pratt & Whitney.

RTX advances hybrid-electric propulsion demonstrator with 1MW motor rated power milestone test

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Monday, June 19, 2023
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PARIS, June 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- PARIS AIR SHOW -- RTX (NYSE: RTX) has achieved a critical milestone in its hybrid-electric flight demonstrator program, successfully completing a rated power test of the demonstrator's 1 megawatt (MW) electric motor, developed by Collins Aerospace (Collins).

Key Points: 
  • PARIS, June 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- PARIS AIR SHOW -- RTX (NYSE: RTX) has achieved a critical milestone in its hybrid-electric flight demonstrator program, successfully completing a rated power test of the demonstrator's 1 megawatt (MW) electric motor, developed by Collins Aerospace (Collins).
  • "With its industry-leading power density and efficiency, our 1MW motor will help to significantly reduce aircraft carbon emissions by supporting hybrid-electric propulsion architectures on the next generation of commercial platforms," said Henry Brooks, president, Power & Controls for Collins Aerospace.
  • Compared to Collins' most advanced electric motor generators flying today, the 1MW motor will deliver four times the power and twice the voltage, with half the heat loss and half the weight.
  • In addition to the hybrid-electric flight demonstrator, the 1MW motor will also be part of the Pratt & Whitney GTF™ hybrid-electric powertrain planned for the SWITCH project under the European Union's Clean Aviation initiative.

Raytheon Technologies to host 2023 Investor Day, reaffirms 2025 financial outlook and increases targeted capital return to shareowners

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Sunday, June 18, 2023
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ARLINGTON, Va., June 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Raytheon Technologies (NYSE: RTX), in conjunction with the Paris Air Show, will hold its Investor Day tomorrow, June 19, 2023, in-person and via webcast, featuring management presentations from 8:30 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. local Paris time. During the event, RTX Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Greg Hayes, and other members of the senior leadership team, will provide an update on the company's long-term growth strategy, business realignment and financial outlook.

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  • As announced in January, the company will operate three focused businesses to better align with customer needs – Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon.
  • "While we honor our legacy, we are always looking to the future – and that future is RTX," said Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Gregory Hayes.
  • "RTX is leveraging its breadth, scale and operational discipline to serve our customers and deliver value to our shareowners, with a clear path to achieve our 2025 financial commitments.
  • Individuals may listen to the call and download the full investor presentation that will be used during the call.

Kim Kinsley Succeeds Earl Exum as President of International Aero Engines AG

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Wednesday, June 14, 2023
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EAST HARTFORD, Conn., June 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- International Aero Engines AG (IAE), a multinational consortium comprised of shareholders including Raytheon Technologies' business Pratt & Whitney, Pratt & Whitney Aero Engines International GmbH, Japanese Aero Engines Corporation and MTU Aero Engines, today named Kim Kinsley as its president.

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  • EAST HARTFORD, Conn., June 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- International Aero Engines AG (IAE), a multinational consortium comprised of shareholders including Raytheon Technologies' business Pratt & Whitney, Pratt & Whitney Aero Engines International GmbH, Japanese Aero Engines Corporation and MTU Aero Engines, today named Kim Kinsley as its president.
  • She succeeds Earl Exum, who held the position since 2020.
  • Kinsley, IAE's first female president, has concurrently been named vice president, V2500 programs at Pratt & Whitney.
  • Kinsley is a proven leader with capabilities in building teams, improving organizational collaboration, strengthening customer relationships and achieving business objectives.