The science behind lighter, faster, stronger and more efficient aviation
Our bold vision for the next generation of aircraft is combined with more than 100 years of experience in pioneering designs, material science and leading manufacturing technologies. It's all part of how we're helping customers redefine aerospace by leveraging the latest developments in structural technologies.
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Our value
We’re at the forefront of producing advanced structural solutions that lead the industry in reductions to aircraft size, weight, and cost. And, with our cutting-edge capabilities in thermoplastic composites and modern manufacturing, we’re able to use the latest materials and manufacturing technologies at scale to help our customers innovate, design and build more effectively than ever before.
Up to 50%
weight reduction with out-of-autoclave composites and recyclable thermoplastics compared to metallic solutions
4x
more landings with carbon-carbon brakes fit for extreme environments
Up to 50%
reduction in propeller maintenance labor hours due to reliability
Approximately 28 dB
lower airframe noise and vibration using the NP2000 propeller system
Our solutions
At Collins Aerospace, we're bringing the benefits of modern materials and manufacturing capabilities to our customers every day. From nacelles and cowlings to next-generation aircraft seats, landing gear and more, when it comes to providing lighter weight, higher performance structures for today’s and tomorrow’s aircraft, we have what it takes to help turn your boldest visions into reality.
Advanced materials
We’re using lightweight, high-performance acoustic-attenuating materials, recyclable thermoplastics and high-temperature carbon composites to engineer components capable of reducing aircraft noise, improving fuel efficiency and ensuring operation in even the harshest environments.
Innovative manufacturing technologies
We’re combining the latest in automation and digital technology with our expertise and production infrastructure to create lighter-weight, higher-performance structures at high production rate demand.
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Premier technology for advanced structures
Collins Aerospace is at the forefront of producing advanced structural solutions that lead the industry in reductions to aircraft size, weight, and cost. And, with our cutting-edge capabilities in thermoplastic composites and modern manufacturing, we’re able to use the latest materials and manufacturing technologies at scale to help our customers innovate, design and build without limits.
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Advanced Technology for Structural Technologies
At Collins Aerospace, we never stop asking how we can accelerate the advancement of aviation, and the answer evolves as technology advances. We’re committed to bringing those technological advances to our customers across commercial and business aviation, defense, space and beyond.
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Collins Aerospace leads the way in thermoplastic composite manufacturing
Thermoplastic composites are making an impressive mark on the aerospace industry today. Manufacturers are achieving reduced manufacturing cycle times of 80 percent, products are up to 50% lighter compared to earlier iterations and sustainability is far more advanced than we’ve seen in years past.
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Extending the life of aircraft brakes
Collins Aerospace is helping to reduce costs by delivering brakes that can remain on the aircraft longer and are simpler to maintain.
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Collins Aerospace opens additive manufacturing center, expands global repair capabilities at Monroe, N.C. campus
We’re enhancing MRO support and expanding additive manufacturing capabilities
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