Collins to continue outfitting USAF aircraft with next-gen
ejection seats that reduce ejection-related injuries
COLORADO
SPRINGS, Colo., Feb. 25,
2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Collins Aerospace, an RTX (NYSE:
RTX) business, has been awarded a contract from Boeing Defense to
provide 144 ACES II® ejection seats for the U.S. Air
Force's F-15EX fleet.
"The F-15EX is the most advanced Eagle ever built, combining
cutting-edge technology with a proven airframe, which makes
Collins' ACES II ejection seat the perfect fit for this aircraft,"
said Sharon Tabori, vice president
and general manager of Integrated Mission Solutions at Collins
Aerospace. "Our ACES family of ejection seats are the safest option
available because of the advanced technologies we've incorporated.
Having it installed on the F-15EX will give aircrew confidence to
complete their most challenging missions, knowing that their
ejection seat will work when they need it most."
Collins' Advanced Concept Ejection Seat, known as ACES, has
saved over 700 lives since 1978. There are currently 6,000 ACES II
seats in service by 29 air forces worldwide, including the U.S. Air
Force's A-10, F-15, F-16, F-22, B-1 and B-2 fleets, as well as all
F-15s and F-16s worldwide.
Work on this contract will be performed in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Click here to
learn more about Collins' ACES family of ejection seats and
how their innovative design helps reduce the risk of injury for
aircrew.
About Collins Aerospace
Collins Aerospace, an RTX
business, is a leader in integrated and intelligent solutions for
the global aerospace and defense industry. Our 80,000 employees are
dedicated to delivering future-focused technologies to advance
sustainable and connected aviation, passenger safety and comfort,
mission success, space exploration, and more.
About RTX
RTX is the world's largest aerospace
and defense company. With more than 185,000 global employees, we
push the limits of technology and science to redefine how we
connect and protect our world. Through industry-leading businesses
– Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon – we are
advancing aviation, engineering integrated defense systems for
operational success, and developing next-generation technology
solutions and manufacturing to help global customers address their
most critical challenges. The company, with 2024 sales of more than
$80 billion, is headquartered in
Arlington, Virginia.
For questions or to schedule an interview, please contact
corporatepr@rtx.com
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