Collins Aerospace is an American technology corporation that is one of the world's largest suppliers of aerospace and defense products. This acquisition controversially led to multiple class action lawsuits being filed against the company alleging that the executives deliberately misled its shareholders on the nature of the acquisition. Collins Aerospace is engaged in designing, manufacturing and servicing systems and components for commercial aviation, business aviation, military and defense, helicopters, space, airports, and other industries.
Based in Chula Vista, California , Advanced Structures includes nacelle systems, flight control surfaces, naval composites and other material and structural components. Based in Cedar Rapids, Iowa , Avionics includes commercial and government avionics systems, cabin management and content systems, information management systems and services, fire protection services, and aircraft sensors. Based in Winston-Salem, North Carolina , Interiors includes aircraft seating, interior systems, evacuation systems, galleys and galley inserts, lavatories, life rafts, lighting; veneers, potable water systems, and de- icing products.
Based in Charlotte, North Carolina , Mechanical Systems includes landing systems, actuation, propellers, flight controls, pilot controls, hoist and winch systems, and cargo systems.
Based in Cedar Rapids, Iowa , Mission Systems includes secure military communication, navigation and guidance; missile actuation; simulation, training and range instrumentation; strategic command and control; unmanned aircraft systems; electronic warfare; ejection seats and propulsion; intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance; and spacecraft systems. In addition to over U.
Ithaco became notable for having manufactured the reaction wheels of the Kepler spacecraft , the Hayabusa spacecraft , the Mesosphere Energetics and Dynamics TIMED satellite, and the Dawn spacecraft , which developed problems or even failed.
