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RTX's Collins Aerospace selected by Boeing to provide ACES II ejection seats for the U.S. Air Force's F-15EX fleet

1. Collins Aerospace, an RTX business, wins contract for 144 ACES II ejection seats. It supports USAF's F-15EX fleet. 2. F-15EX will benefit from advanced ejection safety technology. It boosts aircrew confidence. 3. ACES II has saved over 700 lives since 1978. It underlines global air force reliance on safe designs. 4. Contract work in Colorado Springs reinforces manufacturing capabilities. It ensures steady project execution.

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Why Bullish?

The contract win signals robust demand for RTX’s defense products. Historically, similar aerospace contracts have helped boost investor confidence and share value.

How important is it?

While the contract is positive, its scale is modest relative to RTX's overall operations. The impact is supportive but not transformative.

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Defense contracts provide sustained revenue streams and demonstrate recurring business potential. Past awards have led to extended positive performance.

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Collins to continue outfitting USAF aircraft with next-gen ejection seats that reduce ejection-related injuries , /PRNewswire/ -- Collins Aerospace, an RTX (NYSE: RTX) business, has been awarded a contract from Boeing Defense to provide 144 ACES II® ejection seats for the U.S. Air Force's F-15EX fleet. "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 U.S. Air Force's A-10, F-15, F-16, F-22, B-1 and B-2 fleets, as well as all F-15s and F-16s worldwide. Work on this contract will be performed in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Click here to learn more about Collins' ACES family of ejection seats and how their innovative design helps reduce the risk of injury for aircrew. About Collins AerospaceCollins 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 RTXRTX 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. For questions or to schedule an interview, please contact [email protected] SOURCE RTX WANT YOUR COMPANY'S NEWS FEATURED ON PRNEWSWIRE.COM? 440k+ Newsrooms & Influencers 9k+ Digital Media Outlets 270k+ Journalists Opted In

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