Collins Aerospace deals with: • designing, • manufacturing and • servicing systems and components for: • commercial aviation, • business aviation, • military and defense, • helicopters, • space, • airports, and • other industries. Collins Aerospace has six strategic business units: • Aerostructures, • Avionics, • Interiors, • Missions Systems, and • Power & Controls. In addition to over 100 U.S. satellites, equipment made by Ithaco has flown on: • Japanese, • Canadian, • French, • German, • Spanish, • Swedish, and • Argentinean spacecraft. 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.
FlightAware On August 20, 2021, Collins Aerospace announced the acquisition of
FlightAware for an undisclosed amount. FlightAware is a technology company that provides real-time, historical, and predictive flight data and flight-tracking products. They also suffered an attack in June 2024, though it had a much smaller impact at Heathrow it was more widespread and affected several European airports. In October 2025, the Everest ransomware group claimed responsibility for the breach on their website.
Awards & Recognition Source: • 2016 Outstanding Awards: B/E Aerospace BV-Philippine Branch held by Don Emilio Abello Energy Efficiency Award • 2020 Top Exporter Award, Dec 03, held by Export Development Council • EH&S Spirit Award for Exemplary Commitment to Environmental Health and Safety • 2021 and 2023 recipient of the Best Companies to Work for in Asia awarded by HR Asia • 2024 PCAPI Region IVA Chapter Excellence Award for Innovative Solutions in Energy and Water Conservation ==See also==