RTX's Collins Aerospace selected by Boeing to provide ACES II ejection seats for the U.S. Air Force's F-15EX fleet
RTX's Collins Aerospace has secured a contract from Boeing Defense to supply 144 ACES II® ejection seats for the U.S. Air Force's F-15EX fleet.
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RTX's Collins Aerospace has secured a contract from Boeing Defense to supply 144 ACES II® ejection seats for the U.S. Air Force's F-15EX fleet. The Advanced Concept Ejection Seat (ACES) technology has demonstrated its reliability with over 700 lives saved since 1978.
Currently, 6,000 ACES II seats are in service across 29 air forces globally, equipped in various aircraft including the U.S. Air Force's A-10, F-15, F-16, F-22, B-1, and B-2 fleets. The contract work will be executed in Colorado Springs, Colorado.
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- New contract win for 144 ACES II ejection seats
- Established market dominance with 6,000 seats in service across 29 air forces
- Proven track record with 700+ lives saved since 1978
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Collins to continue outfitting USAF aircraft with next-gen ejection seats that reduce ejection-related injuries
"The F-15EX is the most advanced Eagle ever built, combining cutting-edge technology with a proven airframe, which makes Collins' ACES II ejection seat the perfect fit for this aircraft," said Sharon Tabori, vice president and general manager of Integrated Mission Solutions at Collins Aerospace. "Our ACES family of ejection seats are the safest option available because of the advanced technologies we've incorporated. Having it installed on the F-15EX will give aircrew confidence to complete their most challenging missions, knowing that their ejection seat will work when they need it most."
Collins' Advanced Concept Ejection Seat, known as ACES, has saved over 700 lives since 1978. There are currently 6,000 ACES II seats in service by 29 air forces worldwide, including the
Work on this contract will be performed in
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
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