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RTX's Collins Aerospace opens UK Engineering Center of Excellence to advance next-generation aircraft systems
The modular facility will support aircraft actuation testing and certification while helping reduce nacelle actuation weight by 15% to 20%, Collins Aerospace said.
- On Thursday, July 9, 2026, Collins Aerospace, an RTX business, opened its Engineering Center of Excellence in Wolverhampton, England, advancing next-generation electric thrust reverser actuation systems.
- Headquartered in Arlington, Virginia, RTX reported 2025 sales of more than $88 billion and employs more than 180,000 global workers providing advanced aerospace and defense solutions.
- Already in use on the Airbus A350 family, Collins' electric thrust reverser actuation systems technology has logged more than 15 million flight hours and 2.2 million flight cycles on more than 700 aircraft as of 2025.
- The modular approach facilitates a 15-20% reduction in nacelle actuation weight while reducing development time and cost, supporting the industry's transition to more-electric systems.
- "Our Engineering Center of Excellence reflects RTX's commitment to delivering innovative, efficient and cost-effective solutions for the aerospace industry," said Ajay Mahajan, president of Advanced Structures at Collins Aerospace.
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