Collins Aerospace launches UK Engineering Center of Excellence to drive development of electric thrust reverser actuation systems for next-gen aircraft
Executive summary: Collins Aerospace opened an Engineering Center of Excellence in Wolverhampton, UK, with a modular and scalable test facility for electric thrust reverser actuation systems. The center supports RTX's electric aircraft technology roadmap, aiming to integrate advanced actuation systems into future aircraft platforms.
Who is involved: RTX (NYSE: RTX), its Collins Aerospace division, UK local authorities in Wolverhampton, and engineering teams.
Likely next: The facility will commence testing and validation of electric thrust reverser actuation systems, with potential integration into upcoming RTX aircraft programs.
Collins Aerospace, a business unit of RTX, announced the opening of its Engineering Center of Excellence in Wolverhampton, United Kingdom. The facility features a modular and scalable test bed aimed at advancing electric thrust reverser actuation systems for future aircraft. The move underscores RTX's commitment to more electric aviation technologies and strengthens its UK engineering footprint.
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- — RTX's Collins Aerospace opens UK Engineering Center of Excellence to advance next-generation aircraft systems (PR Newswire)