RTX has been present in Canada for nearly a century, employing over 9,000 people and supporting 2,500 suppliers across Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon.
As Canada’s leading aerospace research and development investor, RTX strengthens national sovereignty, workforce development, and industrial resilience. Across the country, it delivers advanced propulsion, avionics, aircraft systems, secure communications, sensors, mission systems, and high‑precision optics for commercial, civil, and military aviation.
9,000+
employees
16
locations
2,500+
suppliers and partners
98
years of operations
Our solutions
Civil aviation
Pratt & Whitney Canada develops and supports advanced propulsion and APU solutions powering global business, general and regional aircraft and helicopters. Its flagship PT6, PW800, and PW100 engine families deliver reliable performance and advance cleaner, modern aviation.
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Commercial engines
Our Canadian facilities advance and support Pratt & Whitney GTF™ engines. Pratt & Whitney powers global airlines, while RTX’s roadmap includes hybrid‑electric propulsion, combining Pratt & Whitney’s engines with Collins Aerospace electrical systems.
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Integrated Air & Missile Defence
Raytheon delivers proven, multi-layered defence systems—Patriot, NASAMS, counter‑UAS, and advanced sensors—providing Canada with interoperable, reliable protection that strengthens NORAD modernization across space, air, land, and sea.
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Military engines
Pratt & Whitney powers many RCAF transport, training, and SAR aircraft—from PT6A and PW127G to the future F135—delivering reliable propulsion for defence missions. RTX also supports Canada with APUs and comprehensive MRO services.
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Mission support
Raytheon Canada delivers mission support across air, land, and sea, ensuring readiness through proactive, full life‑cycle support. With decades of proven capability, we provide reliable, cost‑effective solutions that keep customers mission‑focused.
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Defence modernisation and sustainment
Collins Aerospace provides advanced avionics, mission systems, and communication and navigation technologies to modernize and sustain Canada’s forces. Tailorable systems improve interoperability, situational awareness, automation, and safety for new and legacy platforms.
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Landing Gear
Collins Aerospace’s Canadian operations serve as a global center of excellence for aircraft landing gear, leveraging advanced manufacturing and automation to deliver reliable, long‑term structural performance for business, commercial, military, and regional aircraft.
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Connected Aviation
Collins Aerospace delivers connected aviation solutions across applications, connectivity, and air traffic systems. Our digital tools, analytics, and secure communications enhance efficiency, awareness, and passenger experience, while advanced radars and automation support critical civil and military airspace operations.
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Supporting research and development in Canada
RTX in Canada builds strength through knowledge by investing in transformative people, ideas, and technologies that address Canada’s most critical needs.
- Research and development leadership: Pratt & Whitney Canada is consistently one of the country’s leading research and development investors, supporting significant academic collaborations nationwide.
- Next‑generation technologies: Pratt & Whitney Canada pioneers next‑generation propulsion solutions that reduce fuel burn, noise, and emissions.
- Academic integration: RTX integrates academic research into mission‑critical systems, accelerating the transition from innovation to operational capability.
Hybrid-Electric Flight Demonstrator
RTX’s Hybrid‑Electric Flight Demonstrator integrates a Pratt & Whitney Canada engine with a 1‑MW Collins electric motor and H55 batteries, supported by RTX Ventures, using a co‑developed high‑voltage charging unit.
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PHARES
Pratt & Whitney Canada will lead the PHARES hybrid‑electric propulsion project for Clean Aviation—the first Canadian company to do so—integrating a PW127‑based engine with a Collins 250‑kW motor, controller, and advanced propeller.
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Community engagement
In Canada, RTX partners with and supports leading non‑profit organizations by combining financial contributions with the passion, expertise, and time of its employees to create positive change in the communities where they live and work. The company contributes over one million CAD annually to Centraide in Quebec and United Way in other provinces, as well as numerous Canadian organizations that support Veterans, STEM education and local communities where we live and operate.
Careers that make a difference
At RTX, extraordinary minds come together to solve the world’s most complex challenges. With industry-leading tools and technology, our teams push the boundaries of known science to discover new ways to connect and protect our world.