RTX's Collins Aerospace joins the Digital Alliance for Aviation to expand predictive maintenance and health monitoring solutions

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Collins Aerospace, an RTX business, has joined the Digital Alliance for Aviation, an Airbus-led initiative powered by the Skywise platform. The alliance focuses on advancing aviation through collaboration, data transparency, and digital transformation.

Collins will contribute its expertise in predictive maintenance analytics and health monitoring solutions, leveraging data from various aircraft systems including hydraulics, air management, pneumatic, anti-ice, electric power, landing and navigation solutions. The company combines data science with systems engineering expertise to help airlines make data-driven decisions that enhance fleet reliability and reduce operational disruptions.

Collins becomes the fifth member of the Digital Alliance, alongside Airbus, Delta TechOps, GE Aerospace, and Liebherr, working together to provide integrated digital solutions to airlines globally.

Positive

• Strategic partnership expansion into Airbus ecosystem enhances market reach
• Access to broader airline customer base through Digital Alliance
• Potential revenue growth from expanded predictive maintenance services

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• None.

Collins' range of data analytics expertise and componentry provides critical insight to systems spanning the entire aircraft

ATLANTA, April 8, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Collins Aerospace, an RTX (NYSE: RTX) business, will advance predictive health monitoring solutions for airlines as part of the Digital Alliance for Aviation, an Airbus-led initiative powered by the Skywise platform.

Focused on advancing aviation through collaboration, data transparency and digital transformation, the Digital Alliance will benefit from Collins' proven track record of deploying predictive maintenance analytics for Airbus and non-Airbus platforms and systems to optimize operations. Collins is able to gather data from a number of aircraft systems, including hydraulics, air management, pneumatic, anti-ice, electric power, landing and navigation solutions owned by Collins.

"By joining the Digital Alliance, Collins has the ability to expand its digital ecosystem and bring industry leading analytics to airlines," said Nicole White, vice president and general manager of Connected Aviation at Collins Aerospace. "This also is an opportunity to deliver a range of digital solutions to end-user customers to achieve greater operational efficiency and resilience."

Collins utilizes comprehensive data science coupled with deep systems engineering expertise to support improved decision making across systems and entire aircraft, empowering airlines to make data-driven decisions that enhance fleet reliability and reduce operational disruptions.

Collins is the fifth member of the Digital Alliance, joining founding members Airbus and Delta TechOps, and GE Aerospace and Liebherr to provide integrated digital solutions to airlines around the globe.

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.

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FAQ

What is the significance of Collins Aerospace joining the Digital Alliance for Aviation for RTX?

This partnership allows RTX's Collins Aerospace to expand its digital ecosystem and deliver advanced predictive maintenance analytics to airlines, enhancing operational efficiency through the Airbus Skywise platform.

What aircraft systems will Collins monitor through the Digital Alliance for RTX?

Collins will monitor hydraulics, air management, pneumatic, anti-ice, electric power, landing and navigation systems, providing comprehensive predictive maintenance solutions.

Who are the other members of the Digital Alliance besides RTX's Collins Aerospace?

The alliance includes Airbus and Delta TechOps as founding members, along with GE Aerospace and Liebherr.

How will Collins Aerospace's predictive maintenance technology benefit airlines under RTX?

The technology will help airlines make data-driven decisions, enhance fleet reliability, and reduce operational disruptions through advanced analytics and system monitoring.