Collins Aerospace, a business unit of RTX (aerospace and defence company), has opened a 26-acre manufacturing facility at the KIADB Aerospace Park in Bengaluru. The new Collins India Operations Centre (CIOC) aims to enhance the company’s manufacturing capabilities for advanced aerospace products serving global markets.
The facility will produce seats, lighting and cargo systems, temperature sensors, communication and navigation systems, water solutions, and evacuation slides.
Roy Gullickson, senior vice president of operations at Collins Aerospace, said, “The CIOC will drive operations and manufacturing for more than 70 Collins products, enhancing worldwide service transformation and delivering operational excellence.”
The site will use technologies such as AI, additive manufacturing and robotics. It features an Industry 4.0 building management system to improve the speed and quality of production.
The centre, certified LEED Silver and Indian Green Building Council Silver, is expected to employ over 2,200 people by 2026.
Collins Aerospace has been operating in India for nearly 30 years, with over 6,500 employees across engineering, manufacturing, and supply chain functions. Earlier this year, the company announced an investment in a new engineering development and test centre in Bengaluru.
This new facility strengthens Collins Aerospace’s global manufacturing base and supports its growth strategy in India. The company continues to invest in sustainable technologies and local innovation to serve aerospace and defence customers worldwide.
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