RTX's Collins Aerospace selected by Boeing to provide ACES II ejection seats for the U.S. Air Force's F-15EX fleet
RTX's Collins Aerospace has secured a contract from Boeing Defense to supply 144 ACES II® ejection seats for the U.S. Air Force's F-15EX fleet. The Advanced Concept Ejection Seat (ACES) technology has demonstrated its reliability with over 700 lives saved since 1978.
Currently, 6,000 ACES II seats are in service across 29 air forces globally, equipped in various aircraft including the U.S. Air Force's A-10, F-15, F-16, F-22, B-1, and B-2 fleets. The contract work will be executed in Colorado Springs, Colorado.
Collins Aerospace di RTX ha ottenuto un contratto da Boeing Defense per fornire 144 seggiolini eiettabili ACES II® per la flotta F-15EX dell'Air Force degli Stati Uniti. La tecnologia dell'Advanced Concept Ejection Seat (ACES) ha dimostrato la sua affidabilità, salvando oltre 700 vite dal 1978.
Attualmente, 6.000 seggiolini ACES II sono in servizio in 29 forze aeree in tutto il mondo, equipaggiati su vari aerei, tra cui l'A-10, F-15, F-16, F-22, B-1 e B-2 dell'Air Force degli Stati Uniti. I lavori del contratto saranno eseguiti a Colorado Springs, Colorado.
Collins Aerospace de RTX ha asegurado un contrato con Boeing Defense para suministrar 144 asientos eyectores ACES II® para la flota F-15EX de la Fuerza Aérea de los EE. UU. La tecnología del Asiento Eyectable de Concepto Avanzado (ACES) ha demostrado su fiabilidad, salvando más de 700 vidas desde 1978.
Actualmente, 6,000 asientos ACES II están en servicio en 29 fuerzas aéreas a nivel mundial, equipados en varias aeronaves, incluyendo las flotas A-10, F-15, F-16, F-22, B-1 y B-2 de la Fuerza Aérea de los EE. UU. El trabajo del contrato se llevará a cabo en Colorado Springs, Colorado.
RTX의 Collins Aerospace가 Boeing Defense로부터 미국 공군의 F-15EX 함대에 144개의 ACES II® 탈출 좌석을 공급하는 계약을 체결했습니다. 고급 개념 탈출 좌석(ACES) 기술은 1978년 이후로 700명 이상의 생명을 구한 신뢰성을 입증했습니다.
현재 6,000개의 ACES II 좌석이 전 세계 29개 공군에서 사용 중이며, 미국 공군의 A-10, F-15, F-16, F-22, B-1 및 B-2 함대 등 다양한 항공기에 장착되어 있습니다. 계약 작업은 콜로라도 스프링스, 콜로라도에서 수행될 예정입니다.
Collins Aerospace de RTX a obtenu un contrat de Boeing Defense pour fournir 144 sièges éjectables ACES II® pour la flotte F-15EX de l'US Air Force. La technologie du siège éjectable de concept avancé (ACES) a démontré sa fiabilité, sauvant plus de 700 vies depuis 1978.
Actuellement, 6 000 sièges ACES II sont en service dans 29 forces aériennes à travers le monde, équipés sur divers aéronefs, y compris les flottes A-10, F-15, F-16, F-22, B-1 et B-2 de l'US Air Force. Les travaux du contrat seront exécutés à Colorado Springs, Colorado.
Collins Aerospace von RTX hat einen Vertrag mit Boeing Defense abgeschlossen, um 144 ACES II® Schleudersitze für die F-15EX-Flotte der US-Luftwaffe zu liefern. Die Technologie des Advanced Concept Ejection Seat (ACES) hat seit 1978 ihre Zuverlässigkeit bewiesen und über 700 Leben gerettet.
Derzeit sind 6.000 ACES II Sitze in 29 Luftstreitkräften weltweit im Einsatz, ausgestattet in verschiedenen Flugzeugen, darunter die A-10, F-15, F-16, F-22, B-1 und B-2 Flotten der US-Luftwaffe. Die Vertragsarbeiten werden in Colorado Springs, Colorado, durchgeführt.
- New contract win for 144 ACES II ejection seats
- Established market dominance with 6,000 seats in service across 29 air forces
- Proven track record with 700+ lives saved since 1978
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RTX's Collins Aerospace has secured a strategically important contract to supply 144 ACES II ejection seats for Boeing's F-15EX fleet destined for the U.S. Air Force. While financial terms weren't disclosed, this contract likely represents $30-50 million in revenue based on comparable military aircraft safety system procurements, with potential for additional long-term maintenance and support contracts.
This award reinforces RTX's dominant position in the military ejection seat market, where Collins competes primarily with Martin-Baker and UTC Aerospace Systems. The ACES II system's impressive safety record—having saved over 700 lives since 1978—underscores the technology's reliability and explains its installation across 6,000 aircraft worldwide.
For investors, this contract's significance extends beyond the immediate revenue. The F-15EX program represents the Air Force's commitment to maintaining an advanced fighter fleet, with Boeing contracted to deliver up to 144 aircraft to replace aging F-15C/Ds. Each aircraft requires an ejection system, creating a direct one-to-one sales opportunity that Collins has now captured entirely.
More importantly, this contract secures Collins' position in the F-15EX supply chain, potentially leading to decades of high-margin aftermarket revenue. Military ejection seats require regular maintenance and periodic recertification, creating a reliable revenue stream long after initial delivery.
The award aligns with RTX's strategic focus on high-value defense components that offer both initial procurement revenue and sustained aftermarket opportunities. With defense budgets under scrutiny, securing positions on new platform builds like the F-15EX becomes increasingly valuable as it guarantees program participation regardless of overall procurement pace.
For context, this contract, while not transformative to RTX's $167B market cap, represents the type of steady defense business that provides stability to the company's revenue mix alongside its more cyclical commercial aerospace segments. The continued selection of Collins' safety systems across multiple military platforms demonstrates the business unit's technological edge and customer confidence—critical factors for maintaining competitive advantage in the aerospace defense sector.
Collins to continue outfitting USAF aircraft with next-gen ejection seats that reduce ejection-related injuries
"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
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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.
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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
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