Nacelle Systems
Quieter, more efficient aircraft

Redefining Mission Performance
In the Air and at Sea
At Collins Aerospace, we’re redefining aerospace and making the impossible come to life. Together, through collaboration with our military customers and OEM partners, we’re making more possible with our military flight control surfaces.
Through a number of advanced technologies, including aluminum GRID-LOCK®, out-of-autoclave thermoset and thermoplastic composite manufacturing processes, we’re developing flight control surfaces that make aircraft lighter – enabling faster mission speeds and reduced fuel burn; and stronger – reducing maintenance and life cycle costs.
Our 18,000+ offerings include both primary and secondary flight control surface design and manufacturing services. Surfaces include:
- Ailerons
- Rudders
- Elevators
- Flaps
- Slats
- Spoilers
- Horizontal stabilators
SHHH…
Our advanced acoustic technologies don’t just support the stringent noise reduction requirements for next-generation aircraft, but also enhance the fuel burn reduction potential of those aircraft as well.
APT (Advanced Perforate Technologies) investments by Collins Aerospace has led to the development of advanced acoustic technologies that build on the industry-leading design and manufacturing capabilities that we bring and that our customers rely on.

Full nacelle system design

Collins Aerospace has the capability to design and manufacture the full aerodynamic structure that surrounds a jet engine.
Our propulsion system integration expertise, honed over decades of experience with dozens of programs, includes design of the engine cowling, inlet cowl, fan cowl, thrust reverser, core cowl and exhaust system. We are also the engine buildup provider of choice for programs from today’s leading aircraft manufacturers.
Count on us
Our nacelle systems have 99.99% dispatch reliability, backed by an industry-leading service and support network
Leading customer support capability
The Prime Solutions® suite of services from Collins Aerospace is a flexible nacelle system maintenance program designed for fleet operators who want the option of predictable agreements tailored to their individual needs. With Prime Solutions, the options range from incident protection to full-service asset and component management through the entire life cycle of the system.
As one of the world’s most experienced nacelle system OEMs, Collins Aerospace has customers around the world who benefit from our technical expertise and extensive global support network. Our strategically placed MRO facilities ensure customer access to services when they are needed most. Prime Solutions can deliver the highest value, dedicating multiple exclusive sets of assets per customer.
![]() 8 MRO sitesWorldwide network of full-service maintenance, repair and overhaul facilities |
![]() 1.2 millionSquare feet MRO shop space, the largest global composite MRO network |
![]() 12,500Part numbers shipped annually |
![]() 96%On-time delivery to customer request date of less than two days |
