Collins Aerospace Opens New Engineering Center in Bengaluru

Aerospace company Collins Aerospace announced on Wednesday the launch of its new Engineering Development and Test Center at its North Gate campus in Bengaluru, supported by an investment of $25 million.

At first, the new facility will support Collins Aerospace, including its avionics, advanced structures, interiors, and power and controls sectors. However, it will eventually expand to benefit all RTX businesses, accommodating a wider range of aerospace and defense applications, the company, which is a business unit of NYSE-listed RTX Corporation, said.

The new facility simplifies local product development, testing, and certification of components, accelerating the market introduction of aerospace technologies.

"This EDTC (Centre) is a major milestone -- not just for Collins Aerospace but for India's aerospace industry, creating highly-skilled jobs and supporting the 'Make in India' initiative. This investment brings advanced testing capabilities where engineering and manufacturing happen and recognizes the country's strategic importance in the global supply chain," said Savyasachi Srinivas, Vice President of Global Engineering & Technology Centers.

The North Gate Campus features extensive testing equipment to guarantee that the aerospace systems comply with the highest international safety and performance standards. According to the statement, these tests replicate severe aircraft operating conditions and tackle possible problems such as extreme temperatures, high altitudes, vibrations, and electromagnetic interference. By performing these tests locally, Collins can more quickly identify adjustments earlier in the development process, improving product design while reducing both time and cost.