Collins Aerospace
RTX brings together Collins Aerospace and Pratt & Whitney capabilities spanning aircraft interiors, advanced thermoplastic structures, MRO services and cutting-edge propulsion research, fostering strategic partnerships with industry, academia and government to drive aerospace innovation across the country and beyond.
With a century-long legacy in the Netherlands, RTX counts more than 300 employees across three key locations. Activities span Collins Aerospace aircraft interiors, including galley inserts in Houten, alongside its EU Innovation Hub for advanced technology and laboratory work. Also co-located on this site is Pratt & Whitney’s European Technology and Innovation Center driving research into advanced propulsion technologies for greater efficiency and performance in future commercial aircraft. In addition, Collins Aerospace develops advanced structures, including thermoplastics in Almere, and provides maintenance, repair, overhaul capabilities for commercial aircraft in Maastricht. Together, these sites foster strategic partnerships with local industry, academia, government organizations, and research centers, showcasing RTX’s leadership in aerospace technology and innovation in the Netherlands and beyond.