Aerospace manufacturer
Collins Aerospace |
| Type | Subsidiary |
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| Industry | Aerospace and industrial |
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| Predecessors | |
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| Founded | 2018 |
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| Headquarters | , |
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Number of locations | 300+ [1] |
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| Products | Actuation systems, aerostructures, airport services, avionics, cabin management, communications, displays, electric systems, electronic warfare systems, engine components, engine & control systems, interiors, landing gear, navigation, propeller systems, sensors & integrated systems, simulation & training, space systems, wheels & brakes |
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| Services | Engineering services, repair services, spare parts, technical support |
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|  US$1.47 billion (2020) [2]- US$4.1 billion (2019)[3]
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Number of employees | 68,000 (2021) |
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| Parent | Raytheon Technologies |
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| Divisions | Aerostructures, Avionics, Interiors, Mechanical Systems, Missions Systems, Power & Controls |
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| Website | collinsaerospace.com |
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Collins Aerospace, a Raytheon Technologies subsidiary, is one of the world's largest suppliers of aerospace and defense products, headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, United States.[4]
History
On 26 November 2018, United Technologies announced the completion of its Rockwell Collins acquisition, after which it merged its newly acquired business with UTC Aerospace Systems to form Collins Aerospace. The new company reported $26 billion of combined sales in 2019 and is composed of 68,000 employees.[1][5] In 2020 United Technologies merged with Raytheon Company to form Raytheon Technologies.
Products
Collins Aerospace is engaged in designing, manufacturing and servicing systems and components for commercial aviation, business aviation, military and defense, helicopters, space, airports, and other industries.
Collins Aerospace has six strategic business units: Aerostructures, Avionics, Interiors, Mechanical Systems, Missions Systems, and Power & Controls.[4]
Aerostructures
Based in Chula Vista, California, Aerostructures includes nacelle systems, flight control surfaces, naval composites and other material and structural components.
Avionics
Based in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, Avionics includes commercial and government avionics systems, cabin management and content systems, information management systems and services, fire protection services, and aircraft sensors.
Interiors
Based in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, Interiors includes aircraft seating, interior systems, evacuation systems, galleys and galley inserts, lavatories, life rafts, lighting; veneers, potable water systems, and de- icing products.
Mechanical Systems
Based in Charlotte, North Carolina, Mechanical Systems includes landing systems, actuation, propellers, flight controls, pilot controls, hoist and winch systems, and cargo systems.
Missions Systems
Based in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, Mission Systems includes secure military communication, navigation and guidance; missile actuation; simulation, training and range instrumentation; strategic command and control; unmanned aircraft systems; electronic warfare; ejection seats and propulsion; intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance; and spacecraft systems.
Power & Controls
Based in Windsor Locks, Connecticut, Power & Controls includes electric systems, engine controls, air management, and airframe controls.
Ithaco Space Systems, Inc.
Collins Aerospace is the owner of Ithaco Space Systems, Inc., formerly owned by Goodrich Company. Ithaco has produced items for the field of satellite control since 1962, such as Earth sensors, reaction/momentum wheels, magnetometers, and magnetic torquers.[6]
In addition to over 100 U.S. satellites, equipment made by Ithaco has flown on Japanese, Canadian, French, German, Spanish, Swedish, and Argentinean spacecraft. Ithaco became notable for having manufactured the reaction wheels of the Kepler spacecraft, the Hayabusa spacecraft, the Mesosphere Energetics and Dynamics (TIMED) satellite, and the Dawn spacecraft, which developed problems or even failed.[7]
FlightAware
On 20 August 2021, Collins Aerospace announced the acquisition of FlightAware for an undisclosed amount. FlightAware is a technology company that provides real-time, historical, and predictive flight data and flight-tracking products.[8]
