For more than a century, Collins Aerospace has played a vital role in developing, integrating and maintaining industry-advancing military and commercial aviation solutions in France. As one of the country's leading aerospace companies, we proudly create French intellectual property, jobs and exports.

Collins Aerospace contributes to decisive technological breakthroughs for our French, European and global customers with four of our centers of excellence based in France:

  • Propellers (Figeac)
  • Avionics for civil rotary-wing aircraft (Blagnac)
  • Primary flight controls and helicopter and military transport winches (Saint-Ouen-l’Aumône)
  • Helicopter fire protection systems (Antony)

We collaborate with French industrial small and medium enterprises and state institutions – such as the French civil aviation authority, DGAC and aerospace lab ONERA – as well as academia, to drive innovation and sustainable aerospace and defense solutions in France.

Our French customer base includes:

  • Aircraft and helicopter manufacturers
  • Airlines and airports
  • Business jet operators
  • Cargo carriers
  • Ministry of Defense
  • All branches of the armed forces
  • National security organizations
  • Other integrators and companies

Design and manufacturing expertise

  • Advanced structures
  • Avionics
  • Interiors
  • Mission systems

Services

Highlights

  • 60% of Collins Aerospace’s annual revenue in France is derived from exports
  • A member of Territoires d’Industrie
  • Founding member of the GIFAS industry association
  • A legacy of more than 50 years as a supplier to Airbus – delivering aerostructure, cockpit, cabin, mechanical, electrical and air management systems, as well as equipment for a digitally connected aircraft
  • Deliveries of more than 3,500 rotor and propeller brake systems over the past decade to French and international customers
  • A member of the modernization team for the French Air Force’s C-130H fleet

Advanced Structures

Actuation Systems

27950 Saint Marcel
France
Phone: +33.2.32.64.70.00

Aerostructures

31770 Colomiers
France
Phone: +33.5.61.30.59.59

Propeller Systems

46100 Figeac
France
Phone: +33.65.50.50.50

Avionics, Mission Systems & Interiors

31701 Blagnac
France
Phone: +33.5.61.71.77.00
Phone: +33.5.61.77.37.54

Power & Controls

21604 Longvic
France
Phone: +33.3.80.38.38.99

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