RTX’s Raytheon unit announced a partnership with Amazon Web Services (AWS) to integrate AWS’s cloud, AI, and machine‑learning capabilities into Raytheon’s satellite data processing and mission‑control workflows. The collaboration will enable faster data ingestion, real‑time analytics, and more flexible mission planning for U.S. federal agencies and commercial space operators.
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RTX announced a $1.6 billion sustainment contract for its F‑135 engines, the powerplants that drive all three variants of the F‑35 Lightning II. The multi‑year agreement covers depot‑level maintenance, spare‑parts replenishment, material management, propulsion‑system integration, engineering support, and software sustainment for U.S. and international F‑35 operators.
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RTX’s Raytheon‑Rafael Protection Systems joint venture announced a $1.25 billion agreement to supply Israel with Tamir surface‑to‑air missiles for the Iron Dome air‑defense system. The deal includes missiles, missile kits, and test equipment, and it expands the joint venture’s footprint in the Middle East while reinforcing RTX’s leadership in advanced missile technology.
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RTX’s Collins Aerospace announced the construction of a new military avionics service center in Rotterdam, Netherlands, a facility that will provide repair expertise and depot technology for the Dutch F‑35 fighter jets and CH‑47F Chinook helicopters. The center will also manage the repair supply chain as part of Collins’ global military services network and is expected to become operational in 2026.
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Pratt & Whitney Canada’s PT6A turboprop family has accumulated 1 million flight hours in agricultural and firefighting aircraft, a milestone that underscores the engine’s durability and the company’s robust support network. The achievement is based on roughly 5,000 engines that have been fielded worldwide and reflects the cumulative operational experience of the PT6A line in demanding, high‑usage environments.
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Collins Aerospace announced a new premium‑seating contract with Ethiopian Airlines for 67 aircraft, comprising 11 Airbus A350‑900s outfitted with Collins Elevation suites and 56 Boeing 737 MAXs equipped with Collins Parallel Diamond business‑class seats. The announcement was made at the Dubai Air Show on November 18, 2025, and the deal will provide Ethiopian with a consistent, high‑end cabin experience across its long‑haul and short‑haul fleets.
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Collins Aerospace announced that Qatar Airways has selected its Ascentia analytics solution to support the maintenance and performance management of the airline’s 52 Boeing 787 aircraft. The deal was unveiled at the Dubai Air Show on November 17, 2025, underscoring the growing demand for data‑driven maintenance solutions in the commercial aviation sector.
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Pratt & Whitney, a business unit of RTX Corporation, opened its European Technology and Innovation Center (ETIC) in Houten, Netherlands, on November 13, 2025. The new facility is the company’s first dedicated R&D hub in Europe and is designed to accelerate the development of next‑generation propulsion systems.
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RTX Corp recorded a $300 million non‑cash pretax charge in its fourth‑quarter 2025 financial statements. The charge reflects the transfer of $2.5 billion of defined‑benefit pension obligations to a Prudential Financial unit through an annuity buyout that was initiated on November 7 and is expected to close by December 30.
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RTX’s Raytheon business and Italian aerospace firm Avio announced a Memorandum of Understanding to build a new solid‑rocket‑motor plant in the United States. The facility will produce the Mk 104 motor and other advanced solid‑rocket motors for Raytheon and a broader customer base, with Raytheon receiving preferred access to a share of the plant’s production capacity.
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