Raytheon Technologies helping power data-driven decision-making at American Airlines

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Raytheon Technologies (NYSE: RTX) has partnered with American Airlines to enhance aircraft data management through the Collins InteliSight™ Aircraft Interface Device. Over 500 aircraft will be equipped with this device, including the entire Boeing 737NG fleet and most Airbus A320s. This collaboration aims to improve safety, reliability, and operational efficiency by capturing data in real-time and eliminating the need for manual retrieval. American Airlines has already installed the system on over 200 aircraft, achieving a data capture rate increase from 85% to over 99%, facilitating better safety reviews and maintenance planning. The partnership underscores Raytheon Technologies’ commitment to innovate in the aerospace and defense sector, promoting environmentally sustainable practices in airline operations.

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• Partnership with American Airlines enhances operational efficiency and safety.
• Installation of InteliSight AID on over 500 aircraft improves data capture rate from 85% to over 99%.
• Real-time data transmission enables timely maintenance and safety analysis.

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Maintenance and safety data transmitted wirelessly from aircraft improves the predictability of operations 

ANNAPOLIS, Md., April 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Raytheon Technologies' (NYSE: RTX) Collins Aerospace business is partnering with American Airlines to bring the latest in aircraft data management technology to improve the airline's safety, reliability and analytics. 

American is installing the Collins InteliSight™ Aircraft Interface Device (AID) on more than 500 aircraft, including its entire Boeing 737NG fleet and the majority of its Airbus A320s, with plans to install the device on its Boeing 777 fleet.  

"Key to running a dependable airline is having a reliable and healthy fleet. And at American, data drives the operational decisions we make. Having the right intel in the hands of our Technical Operations team quickly means we can provide the predictable and solid operation our customers are counting on," said Stacy Morrissey, American's vice president of Technical Operations – Engineering and Quality. "With Collins InteliSight AID and GlobalConnect^SM ground platform, American can provide our team members the tools they need to create a more reliable travel experience for our customers."

The Collins Aerospace InteliSight AID captures, records, stores, encrypts, and securely sends aircraft data to Collins' robust and secure ground platform, GlobalConnect. Providing an automatic offload of the data after each flight ensures the information is immediately available to the airline for safety analysis and implementing improvements. American's Technical Operations team will save precious time no longer having to manually retrieve aircraft information. Benefitting from near real-time access gives American added power to keep its fleet running safely and on time.

"Collins worked closely with American to implement a data-driven solution to save time and increase the operational efficiency of its fleet," said Jennifer Schopfer, president of Connected Aviation Solutions at Collins Aerospace. "The InteliSight data, passed via GlobalConnect, will give American the information it needs to ensure even more predictable, reliable travel for the multitude of flights it manages every day."

Once the thousands of data parameters generated by the aircraft reach the ground, they are distributed to multiple endpoints: Safety can conduct a safety review, engineers can review for reliability and use the information to help troubleshoot upcoming maintenance points, and an analytics team can use the data in predictive models to make the fleet more efficient and environmentally sustainable. American installed the InteliSight AID on more than 200 aircraft in six months, capturing, securing, and offloading data from more than 100,000 flights. American has seen its data capture rate increase from 85% to more than 99%.

American is currently performing the installation of the Collins AID at seven American Airlines locations.

About Collins Aerospace
Collins Aerospace is part of Raytheon Technologies, the largest aerospace and defense company in the world. Our global team of 73,000 employees dreams, designs and delivers smarter, more connected solutions for passenger safety and comfort, mission success, space exploration, and operational efficiency and sustainability. We make the most powerful concepts in aerospace a reality. For more information, visit CollinsAerospace.com.

About Raytheon Technologies
Raytheon Technologies (NYSE: RTX) is the world's largest aerospace and defense company. Our global team of 180,000 employees pushes the limits of known science and redefines how we connect and protect our world. We are advancing aviation, building smarter defense systems and creating innovations to take us deeper into space. The company, with 2022 sales of $67 billion, is headquartered in Arlington, Virginia.

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james.brindle@collins.com 

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FAQ

What is the partnership between Raytheon Technologies and American Airlines about?

Raytheon Technologies is partnering with American Airlines to implement Collins InteliSight™ Aircraft Interface Device for improved aircraft data management.

How many aircraft will be equipped with the Collins InteliSight AID?

Over 500 aircraft, including the entire Boeing 737NG fleet and most Airbus A320s, will be equipped with the Collins InteliSight AID.

What improvements have been observed with the new data management technology?

The data capture rate has increased from 85% to over 99%, enhancing operational efficiency and safety for American Airlines.

When was this partnership announced?

The partnership was announced on April 26, 2023.

What benefits does the Collins InteliSight AID provide to American Airlines?

It offers real-time data transmission for safety analysis and maintenance planning, improving reliability and operational decision-making.