Electrification is the core of efficient flight
Imagine a future with aircraft that consume less fuel while reducing maintenance costs. Aircraft electrification is at the center of this vision. By driving innovation in the field, Collins Aerospace is unlocking new opportunities for optimizing operations and improving aircraft technology.
Over the last decade, we’ve invested $3 billion in advancing our electric architecture and dedicated more than 1,000 engineering resources to developing more electric systems. This investment, combined with our 70+ years of experience means our financial commitment and expertise in this space is unmatched.
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Our value
Our unmatched expertise in the generation and management of electrical power is leading an electric evolution in the aviation industry. Today, we’re collaborating with industry partners to drive innovations in hybrid-electric propulsion systems and embracing the latest advancements in the application of hydrogen-based technologies and sustainable aviation fuels. We know how essential this pursuit is to our future and the future of the industry.
Up to 30%
reduction in fuel consumption
Up to 20%
reduction in airline operating and maintenance costs
Our solutions
More electric systems
We’re replacing traditional hydraulic and pneumatic systems with more electric systems, and in turn reducing engine bleed air and its resulting fuel consumption. Our work began more than 20 years ago on the Boeing 787 Dreamliner and today we continue to manufacture the only bleed-less electric environmental control system in service for the Boeing 787.
Hybrid electric propulsion
We’re combining thermal engines with electric motors and batteries, burning less fuel for a greater impact.
Alternative energy solutions
We’re enabling 100% SAF-ready engines.
Future of Flight
We're leading the development of technologies that will transform aviation, driving greater efficiency and performance.
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Our latest
RTX's Collins Aerospace opens advanced electric power systems lab, The Grid
Collins, an RTX (NYSE: RTX) business, will use the new facility to develop and test key components for hybrid-electric propulsion and more electric systems, a central pillar of the aviation industry's drive to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2050.
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Collins Aerospace produces first prototype 500KW electric motor for Hybrid Air Vehicles’ Airlander 10 aircraft
Collins Aerospace completes preliminary design of 1MW electric motor for Pratt & Whitney Canada’s Regional Hybrid-Electric Flight Demonstrator
Pratt & Whitney and Collins Aerospace Expand Leadership in Hybrid-Electric Propulsion Technology with New STEP-Tech Demonstrator