RTX's Collins Aerospace extends FlightSense™ contract with Singapore Airlines for Boeing 777F fleet
Rhea-AI Summary
Collins Aerospace (NYSE: RTX) extended its FlightSense services agreement with Singapore Airlines on Feb 3, 2026, adding up to five years and five Boeing 777F freighters to the program.
The extension expands coverage to 27 Boeing 777 aircraft in total and continues a service relationship that began in 2008, integrating Collins' Ascentia platform for prognostics and health management.
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- Contract extended for five years
- Program now covers 27 Boeing 777 aircraft
- Added five Boeing 777F freighters to FlightSense
- Continues a service relationship since 2008
- Ascentia platform integrated for advanced prognostics
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| Date | Event | Sentiment | Move | Catalyst |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 28 | Defense contract win | Positive | -0.9% | Award of $197M MS-110 reconnaissance system contract for Poland. |
| Jan 27 | Earnings and guidance | Positive | +3.7% | Strong 2025 results with $88.6B sales and 2026 guidance raised. |
| Jan 21 | Aftermarket agreements | Positive | +0.6% | Three-year parts distribution deals for C-130 wheels and brakes. |
| Jan 14 | Space mission support | Positive | +2.5% | Blue Canyon minisatellite supplied for NASA Pandora exoplanet mission. |
| Jan 07 | Mini‑tender response | Negative | -2.5% | Company urged shareholders to reject deeply discounted mini‑tender offer. |
Recent RTX news has mostly seen price moves align with headline tone, with only one divergence across five events.
Over the past month, RTX has reported several operational and financial milestones. A $197M reconnaissance system contract for Poland and multiple Collins Aerospace agreements highlighted defense and aftermarket demand. Full-year 2025 results showed strong growth, with sales of $88.6B and a backlog of $268B, while Blue Canyon’s satellite work underscored space exposure. A mini‑tender offer from Tutanota drew a negative reaction. Today’s Collins FlightSense extension fits the pattern of incremental contract wins supporting RTX’s aerospace services footprint.
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RTX has an effective S-3ASR shelf registration dated 2025-09-18, expiring 2028-09-18, covering a range of securities types. The filing allows future offerings via prospectus supplements; reported usage count is 0 so far.
Market Pulse Summary
This announcement extends Collins Aerospace’s FlightSense program with Singapore Airlines by five years and expands coverage to 27 Boeing 777 aircraft, including five 777F freighters. It underscores RTX’s focus on long-term aftermarket relationships and data-driven maintenance via the Ascentia prognostics platform. In recent months, RTX has combined contract wins, strong 2025 results, and portfolio actions, so investors may watch how recurring service agreements like this contribute to backlog quality and cash generation alongside existing capital markets flexibility.
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Agreement adds up to five years and five additional Boeing 777F aircraft to the program
The FlightSense service relationship with Singapore Airlines started in 2008. The new extension underscores Collins' ability to deliver reliable and cost-effective maintenance support solutions to support the airline's B777 operations.
"Collins Aerospace has supported Singapore Airlines over the long term, demonstrating a consistent focus on trust, innovation, and reliability," said Ryan Hudson, vice president of Aftermarket for Collins Aerospace's Power & Controls unit. "This ongoing commitment highlights Collins Aerospace's dedication to delivering tailored service solutions that enhance operational efficiency and performance while evolving to meet the changing needs of the industry."
FlightSense is a full lifecycle maintenance support program tailored to support airlines' specific operational requirements, enabling improved operational performance. The FlightSense program integrates Collins' Ascentia® platform for advanced prognostics and health management software to provide customizable levels of support.
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
With more than 180,000 global employees, we push the limits of technology and science to redefine how we connect and protect our world. With industry-leading capabilities, we advance aviation, engineer integrated defense systems for operational success, and develop next-generation technology solutions and manufacturing to help global customers address their most critical challenges. The company, with 2025 sales of more than
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