RTX's Collins Aerospace unit will expand its aircraft engine components facility in West Des Moines, Iowa, by 14,000 square feet to boost manufacturing capacity. The multi-million-dollar investment aims to meet rising customer demand for fuel distribution systems and engine nozzles.
The expansion signals increased demand for aircraft engine components, potentially benefiting RTX's aerospace division and the broader defense sector, while also indicating job growth in the region.
RTX's aerospace and defense systems unit, Collins Aerospace, is set to expand its aircraft engine components facility in West Des Moines, Iowa. The expansion will add 14,000 square feet to the existing plant, aiming to increase manufacturing capacity to meet growing customer demand.
The multi-million-dollar investment, the exact figure of which was not disclosed by RTX, will support the production of fuel distribution systems and engine nozzle components. The facility currently ships over 25,000 engine nozzles each month for both commercial and military aircraft.
Approximately 300 full-time workers are employed at the site. RTX plans to create additional jobs by the end of this year and continue hiring through 2027. Construction for the expansion is slated to commence later this month, with completion anticipated by the middle of next year.
This development follows a previous expansion by Collins Aerospace in 2023, which involved a $14 million investment to add 9,000 square feet to another West Des Moines facility, incorporating metal 3D printers to enhance manufacturing capabilities.
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