Collins Aerospace opens UK CoE

RTX Corporation — Collins Aerospace, an RTX business, announced on July 9, 2026 that its Engineering Center of Excellence in Wolverhampton, UK is fully operational. The facility focuses on advancing next-generation electric thrust reverser actuation systems (elecTRAS). The CoE features a modular and scalable test facility for aircraft actuation system design, testing, and certification. The elecTRAS technology eliminates hydraulic interfaces and reduces nacelle actuation weight by 15-20%. It is already in use on the Airbus family, with over 15 million flight hours and 2.2 million flight cycles on more than 700 aircraft as of 2025. The facility supports the industry's transition to more-electric systems, improving fuel efficiency and operational performance.