Collins to continue outfitting USAF aircraft with next-gen ejection seats that reduce ejection-related injuries

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo., Feb. 25, 2025 /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 Aerospace

Collins 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 RTX

RTX 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.

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