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==Products==
==Products==
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Collins Aerospace is engaged in designing, manufacturing and servicing systems and components for commercial, regional, business and military aircraft, helicopters and other platforms. Collins Aerospace is also a major supplier to international space programs.


With a comprehensive portfolio, extensive capabilities and broad expertise, Collins Aerospace provides the best in innovation and technology for the following industries – Commercial Aviation, Business Aviation, Military & Defense, Helicopter, Space, Airports, among others.
With a comprehensive portfolio, extensive capabilities and broad expertise, Collins Aerospace provides the best in innovation and technology for the following industries – Commercial Aviation, Business Aviation, Military & Defense, Helicopter, Space, Airports, among others.
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Collins Aerospace is the owner of Ithaco Space Systems, Inc., formerly owned by [[Goodrich Company]]. Ithaco produced items for the field of satellite control since 1962, such as Earth sensors, [[Reaction wheel|reaction/momentum wheels]], magnetometers and magnetic torquers.<ref>{{cite web|title=Attitude Control|url=http://spinoff.nasa.gov/spinoff1997/t2.html|publisher=NASA Spinoff|accessdate=20 August 2013}}</ref> In addition to over 100 U.S. satellites, equipment made by Ithaco flew on Japanese, Canadian, French, German, Spanish, Swedish, and Argentinean spacecraft. Ithaco became notable for having manufactured the reaction wheels of the [[Kepler (spacecraft)|Kepler spacecraft]], the [[Hayabusa|Hayabusa spacecraft]], the Mesosphere Energetics and Dynamics (TIMED) satellite and the [[Dawn (spacecraft)|Dawn spacecraft]], which developed problems or even failed.<ref>{{cite web|last=Cowen|first=Ron|title=The wheels come off Kepler|url=http://www.nature.com/news/the-wheels-come-off-kepler-1.13032|publisher=Nature.com|accessdate=18 August 2013}}</ref> The [[ROSAT]] reaction wheels lasted over 8 years. Collins Aerospace announced in August 2012 layoffs at Ithaco Space Systems due to Ithaco having been "focused on space programs that have recently seen slower growth", and further layoffs at former Hamilton Sundstrand.<ref>{{cite web|title=Layoffs At UTC Aerospace Systems — Former Hamilton Sunstrand|url=http://connecticut.cbslocal.com/2012/08/23/layoffs-at-utc-aerospace-systems-former-hamilton-sunstrand/|publisher=CBS Connecticut|accessdate=18 August 2013}}</ref>
Collins Aerospace is the owner of Ithaco Space Systems, Inc., formerly owned by [[Goodrich Company]]. Ithaco produced items for the field of satellite control since 1962, such as Earth sensors, [[Reaction wheel|reaction/momentum wheels]], magnetometers and magnetic torquers.<ref>{{cite web|title=Attitude Control|url=http://spinoff.nasa.gov/spinoff1997/t2.html|publisher=NASA Spinoff|accessdate=20 August 2013}}</ref> In addition to over 100 U.S. satellites, equipment made by Ithaco flew on Japanese, Canadian, French, German, Spanish, Swedish, and Argentinean spacecraft. Ithaco became notable for having manufactured the reaction wheels of the [[Kepler (spacecraft)|Kepler spacecraft]], the [[Hayabusa|Hayabusa spacecraft]], the Mesosphere Energetics and Dynamics (TIMED) satellite and the [[Dawn (spacecraft)|Dawn spacecraft]], which developed problems or even failed.<ref>{{cite web|last=Cowen|first=Ron|title=The wheels come off Kepler|url=http://www.nature.com/news/the-wheels-come-off-kepler-1.13032|publisher=Nature.com|accessdate=18 August 2013}}</ref> The [[ROSAT]] reaction wheels lasted over 8 years. Collins Aerospace announced in August 2012 layoffs at Ithaco Space Systems due to Ithaco having been "focused on space programs that have recently seen slower growth", and further layoffs at former Hamilton Sundstrand.<ref>{{cite web|title=Layoffs At UTC Aerospace Systems — Former Hamilton Sunstrand|url=http://connecticut.cbslocal.com/2012/08/23/layoffs-at-utc-aerospace-systems-former-hamilton-sunstrand/|publisher=CBS Connecticut|accessdate=18 August 2013}}</ref>

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==See also==
==See also==

Revision as of 06:24, 31 December 2018

Collins Aerospace
Company typeSubsidiary
IndustryAerospace and Industrial
PredecessorUTC Aerospace Systems, Goodrich Corporation, Hamilton Sundstrand, Hamilton Standard, and Rockwell Collins
Founded2018
Headquarters
West Palm Beach, Florida
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United States
ProductsActuation Systems, Aerostructures, Air Management Systems,Electric Systems, Engine Components, Engine & Control Systems, Interiors, ISR Systems, Landing Gear, Propeller Systems, Sensors & Integrated Systems, Space Systems, Wheels & Brakes
ServicesSpare parts, Repair services, Technical Support
RevenueIncrease US$ 14.691 billion (UTC alone, 2017)[1]
$23 billion with Collins[2]
Increase US$ 2.370 billion (UTC alone, 2017)[1]
Number of employees
40,984 (UTC alone, 2017)[1]
70,000 with Collins[2]
ParentUnited Technologies
Websitecollinsaerospace.com

Collins Aerospace, a United Technologies subsidiary, is one of the world’s largest suppliers of aerospace and defense products, headquartered in West Palm Beach, Florida.

History

UTC Aerospace Systems (UTAS) was formed in August 2012 when parent United Technologies Corporation merged their existing subsidiary Hamilton Sundstrand with the newly acquired Goodrich Corporation.

On 26 November 2018, United Technologies announced the completion of its Rockwell Collins acquisition, after which it merged its newly acquired business with UTC Aerospace Systems to form Collins Aerospace. The new company reported $23 billion of combined sales in 2017 and is composed of 70,000 employees.[2]

Products

With a comprehensive portfolio, extensive capabilities and broad expertise, Collins Aerospace provides the best in innovation and technology for the following industries – Commercial Aviation, Business Aviation, Military & Defense, Helicopter, Space, Airports, among others.

Collins Aerospace is comprised of six (6) strategic business units – Aerostructures, Avionics, Interiors, Mechanical Systems, Mission Systems and Power & Controls. 

 1. Aerostructures is based in Chula Vista, California – providing nacelle systems, flight control surfaces, naval composites, and other material and structural components.
 2. The Avionics business unit is based in Cedar Rapid, Iowa – providing avionics systems, cabin management systems, information management systems and services, aircraft sensors, and fire protection.
 3. The Interiors business unit is based in Winston-Salem, North Carolina – providing aircraft seating, interior systems, evacuation systems, life rafts, lighting, veneers, potable water systems, and de-icing products. 
 4. Mechanical Systems is based in Charlotte, North Carolina – providing landing systems, actuation propellers, flight controls, pilot controls, hoist and winch systems, and cargo systems.
 5. Mission Systems is also based in based in Cedar Rapid, Iowa – providing Communication, navigation and guidance, Missile actuation, Simulation and training, Strategic command and control, Unmanned aircraft systems, Electronic warfare, Ejection seats, Intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance, Space Solutions.
 6. Power & Controls is based in Windsor Locks, Connecticut – providing Electric systems, Engine controls, Air management, and Airframe controls.


Collins Aerospace is the owner of Ithaco Space Systems, Inc., formerly owned by Goodrich Company. Ithaco produced items for the field of satellite control since 1962, such as Earth sensors, reaction/momentum wheels, magnetometers and magnetic torquers.[3] In addition to over 100 U.S. satellites, equipment made by Ithaco flew on Japanese, Canadian, French, German, Spanish, Swedish, and Argentinean spacecraft. Ithaco became notable for having manufactured the reaction wheels of the Kepler spacecraft, the Hayabusa spacecraft, the Mesosphere Energetics and Dynamics (TIMED) satellite and the Dawn spacecraft, which developed problems or even failed.[4] The ROSAT reaction wheels lasted over 8 years. Collins Aerospace announced in August 2012 layoffs at Ithaco Space Systems due to Ithaco having been "focused on space programs that have recently seen slower growth", and further layoffs at former Hamilton Sundstrand.[5]

Company logo used 2012-2018

See also

References

  1. ^ a b c "United Technologies Annual Report 2017" (PDF). UTC. Retrieved 23 May 2018.
  2. ^ a b c "United Technologies [...] Completes Acquisition of Rockwell Collins" (Press release). United Technologies. November 26, 2018.
  3. ^ "Attitude Control". NASA Spinoff. Retrieved 20 August 2013.
  4. ^ Cowen, Ron. "The wheels come off Kepler". Nature.com. Retrieved 18 August 2013.
  5. ^ "Layoffs At UTC Aerospace Systems — Former Hamilton Sunstrand". CBS Connecticut. Retrieved 18 August 2013.
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