Avianca chooses RTXs Collins Aerospace for wheel and brake solutions Contract includes full lifecycle support of wheels and brakes
June 03, 2024
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RIO DE JANEIRO (June 03, 2024) - Avianca, a leading airline based in Colombia, selected Collins Aerospace, an RTX (NYSE: RTX) business to provide wheels and brakes to its new fleet of 103 A320neo aircraft over the next 15 years.

Collins currently equips Avianca's fleet of A320ceo and A320neo aircraft with wheels and brakes. Collins' brakes feature DURACARB® carbon friction material, which offer a longer brake life compared to competitors, equating to reduced maintenance requirements, lower service interruptions, increased savings and operational efficiencies.

"Extending our services and support to Avianca's newly expanded fleet is a true testament to our established support network and team of dedicated employees that stand behind our product through its full lifecycle," said Matt Maurer, vice president and general manager of Landing Systems for Collins Aerospace.

"This agreement reflects Collins' strong track record and partnership to support our fleet's plan," said Francisco Raddatz, senior vice president for Fleet and Procurement at Avianca. "We value the established support network available to us throughout the product lifecycle."

Avianca operates in 130 destinations where their A320ceo and A320neo aircraft serve customers throughout North America, Central America and South America.

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.

About RTX
With more than 185,000 global employees, RTX pushes 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, and developing next-generation technology solutions and manufacturing to help global customers address their most critical challenges. The company, with 2023 sales of $69 billion, is headquartered in Arlington, Virginia.

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