Collins Aerospace Unveils $100M Plant in Bengaluru

Collins Aerospace, a subsidiary of Bengaluru-based aerospace and defense giant RTX, announced the establishment of a plant here with a USD 100 million investment to improve the company's capacity to produce cutting-edge aircraft products for international markets.

The Collins India Operations Center (CIOC), which is located on 26 acres of land at KIADB Aerospace Park, will initially be used for the production of seats, water solutions, evacuation slides, temperature sensors, lighting and cargo systems, and communication and navigation systems, according to RTX.

According to the corporation, it will employ over 2,200 people by 2026 and be outfitted with cutting-edge manufacturing technologies including robotics, additive manufacturing, and artificial intelligence.

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The RTX USD 250 million investment plans for India, which was announced almost five years ago, includes the USD 100 million investment made in the new facility.

The engineering and test development center has received USD 100 million of the remaining USD 150 million, and Pratt & Whitney's engineering center in India has received USD 50 million, according to the business.

"The CIOC will drive operations and manufacturing for more than 70 Collins products, enhancing worldwide service transformation and delivering operational excellence," said Roy Gullickson, senior vice president of operations at Collins Aerospace.

"The CIOC will also have incremental capacity to support future growth opportunities and customer requirements," he added.