RTX's Collins Aerospace opens UK Engineering Center of Excellence to advance next-generation aircraft systems

RTX’s Collins Aerospace has opened its UK Engineering Center of Excellence (CoE) in Wolverhampton to advance next-generation aircraft actuation technology for electric thrust reversers. The company said the facility is fully operational as of July 9, 2026, and focuses on its elecTRAS™ system for electric thrust reverser actuation. Collins Aerospace said the CoE includes a new modular and scalable test facility designed to support innovation across actuation system design, testing, and certification. The announcement positions the center as a development and validation hub for systems work tied to future aircraft platforms. Collins Aerospace operates as part of RTX, which is listed on the NYSE under the ticker RTX.