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Collins Aerospace

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Aerospace & Defense · Charlotte, North Carolina · Est. 2018
Aerospace & DefenseAvionicsDefense SystemsManufacturing↗ Website
$78.6B
Valuation
$29.0B
Revenue
80k+
Employees
2018
Founded

Collins Aerospace is one of the world's largest suppliers of aerospace and defense systems, providing avionics, interiors, mission systems, power and controls, and mechanical systems to commercial airlines, business aviation, and military customers worldwide. A wholly-owned subsidiary of RTX Corporation, Collins Aerospace employs approximately 80,000 people and generated $27.0B in revenue in 2024.

Recent Press
5 items
Press Release·2026-03-31
Pratt & Whitney Awarded $6.6B F135 Engine Contract for F-35 Production Lots 18-19
Pratt & Whitney, a Collins Aerospace sister company under RTX, received a $6.6 billion contract definitizing F135 engine production for lots 18 and 19, securing propulsion for hundreds of F-35 Lightning II aircraft for the U.S. and allied nations.
Press Release·2026-01-08
Collins Aerospace Wins $20.3M Navy Contract to Upgrade E-6B Nuclear Command Aircraft
The U.S. Navy awarded Collins Aerospace a $20.3 million contract modification in January 2026 to modernize high-power transmit systems aboard the E-6B Mercury airborne nuclear command and control aircraft, with work due June 2027.
Partnership·2025-11-20
Collins Aerospace and Netherlands Air Force Establish F-35 Avionics Service Center
Collins Aerospace and the Royal Netherlands Air and Space Force signed an agreement in November 2025 to build a military avionics service center in the Netherlands to support European F-35 and CH-47F maintenance under a multi-decade partnership.
Press Release·2025-09-20
Collins Aerospace Books $351M Navy Contract for Military Tactical Radios
Collins Aerospace secured a $351.2 million contract modification to produce up to 9,859 AN/ARC-210(v) military tactical radio systems and ancillary equipment for the U.S. Navy, with completion expected in September 2026.
Press Release·2025-09-16
Collins Aerospace Wins NATO Contract for Electromagnetic Warfare Command System
Collins Aerospace was awarded a contract from the NATO Communications and Information Agency to supply its Electronic Warfare Planning and Battle Management system, coordinating electromagnetic warfare activities across NATO forces.
Company History
9 milestones
Arthur A. Collins founded Collins Radio Company in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, initially building amateur radio equipment. The company quickly moved into professional aviation and military communications technology.

Collins Aerospace Organization Structure & Team

Org Chart
80,000 employees · Click a leader to explore their team
39,600 across 12 departments
Chief Executive Officer
Stephen Timm
Mike Hart — Departments
· 39600 people across 12 depts

Collins Aerospace Financials, Revenue & Market Share

Annual Revenue
$29.0B
+7% vs prior year
YoY Growth
+7%
From $20.5B to $29.0B
Revenue / Employee
$337K
Annual revenue per full-time employee
Revenue Growth
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025
$20.5B
$22.5B
$25.0B
$27.0B
$29.0B
Market Share
Commercial Aerospace Systems
17%
share
Collins Aerospace
17%
Honeywell Aerospace
15%
GE Aerospace
14%
Safran
13%
Others
41%
$157B
TAM
$45B
SAM
$10.0B
SOM
Revenue Streams
Avionics30%
Aerostructures & Interiors25%
Mechanical & Mission Systems25%
Services & Support20%
Business Units
Avionics30%
Cockpit technologies, navigation, and communication systems sold to Boeing, Airbus, and military customers.
Aerostructures & Interiors25%
Structural components and passenger cabin systems for narrow-body and wide-body commercial aircraft.
Mechanical & Mission Systems25%
Landing gear, actuation, and defense electronics including ISR payloads and electronic warfare systems.
Services20%
Global MRO network providing repair, overhaul, and technical support for in-service fleets.

Collins Aerospace Internal Tools & Processes

Internal Tools
12 departments
Finance720 people · 3 roles
Standards & Certifications
10 standards
Compliance frameworks, security audits, and quality certifications this company maintains.
Quality
AS9100D
Certified
Collins Aerospace holds AS9100D certification across its avionics, cabin systems, and mission systems manufacturing facilities, ensuring the highest quality management standards for aerospace components delivered to commercial and defense customers globally.
Regulatory
ITAR
Compliant
Collins Aerospace strictly complies with International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), governing the export and transfer of its defense electronics, military avionics, and classified mission systems technology to foreign persons and governments.
Security
CMMC Level 2
Compliant
Collins Aerospace maintains CMMC Level 2 compliance across its defense program networks, protecting Controlled Unclassified Information related to U.S. DoD avionics, communication systems, and integrated defense programs.
Quality
ISO 9001:2015
Certified
Collins Aerospace holds ISO 9001:2015 certification as the base quality management standard across its global manufacturing and engineering operations, supporting consistent quality in cockpit systems, landing systems, and cabin interior products.
Regulatory
DO-178C
Compliant
Collins Aerospace develops avionics software to DO-178C standards, the FAA and EASA-recognized guidance for airborne software lifecycle processes, ensuring flight-critical systems in its Pro Line Fusion and Perigon avionics suites meet certification requirements.
Regulatory
DO-254
Compliant
Collins Aerospace designs airborne electronic hardware to DO-254 standards, providing assurance for complex programmable logic devices used in its avionics, flight management, and communication systems for commercial and military aircraft.
Environmental
ISO 14001:2015
Certified
Collins Aerospace is certified to ISO 14001:2015 for environmental management, supporting RTX sustainability goals by minimizing environmental impact from its global manufacturing operations including printed circuit board fabrication and composite machining.
Quality
NADCAP
Certified
Collins Aerospace holds NADCAP accreditation for special processes including non-destructive testing, composites, and chemical processing applied in the manufacture of landing gear, nacelle structures, and airframe components.
Safety
ISO 45001
Certified
Collins Aerospace maintains ISO 45001 occupational health and safety certification, protecting workers across its manufacturing facilities where operations include high-voltage electronics assembly, composite fiber handling, and heavy mechanical systems work.
Security
NIST SP 800-171
Compliant
Collins Aerospace implements NIST SP 800-171 across systems handling DoD technical data, protecting sensitive avionics designs, flight test data, and classified mission systems information related to programs including the F-35 and B-21.

Collins Aerospace Interview Preparation

Interview Prep
Role-specific interview questions and keywords. Select a department, then click any role to prepare.
Finance· 3 roles

Collins Aerospace Products & Competitors

Product Suite
7 products · select one to explore
Aerospace & Defense
Avionics Suite
Pro Line Fusion
The integrated avionics suite defining modern flight decks

Pro Line Fusion is Collins Aerospace's flagship integrated avionics suite for business jets and regional aircraft, featuring large-format touchscreen displays, synthetic vision, enhanced flight vision system (EFVS), automatic dependent surveillance-broadcast (ADS-B), and seamless connectivity. It delivers a fully integrated flight deck with intuitive crew interfaces certified to FAA and EASA standards.

Use Cases
Integrated flight deck modernization for new-generation business jetsPilot workload reduction through touchscreen MFD and cursor control devicesEnhanced situational awareness with SVS/EFVS synthetic and enhanced visionConnectivity and EFB integration for paperless cockpit operations
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Key Customers
BD
Bombardier
CE
Cessna
EM
Embraer
Competitive Intelligence
VSGarmin G5000
THEM

Garmin's G5000 is an integrated touch-controlled avionics suite for business jets offering large touchscreen displays, synthetic vision, ADS-B, and connected avionics with Garmin's ecosystem of pilot tools.

EDGE

Pro Line Fusion's open architecture supports broader airline-grade ARINC 664 data bus standards used by major OEMs, enabling deeper aircraft systems integration

VSHoneywell Primus Epic
THEM

Honeywell Primus Epic is an integrated modular avionics suite for regional aircraft and business jets offering digital flight management, weather radar, and terrain awareness systems.

EDGE

Pro Line Fusion provides touchscreen-native HMI optimized for modern crew workflows, reducing pilot scan time and training burden

VSThales TopDeck
THEM

Thales TopDeck is a modular avionics platform for regional and business aircraft offering integrated displays, flight management, and connectivity solutions.

EDGE

Collins has deeper embedded relationships with Bombardier and Embraer OEM programs, giving Pro Line Fusion stronger platform-specific certification pedigree

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