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RTX Surpasses Q4 Estimates, Projects Growth Despite Cautious 2025

RTX reported stronger-than-expected quarterly earnings driven by robust demand for aircraft parts and services amid a jet shortage. The firm is focused on managing its $218 billion backlog, though it offers a cautious forecast for 2025 amid supply chain challenges.

2025-01-28T08:41:07.386446-08:00

View from the Wing

British Airways Reveals Concorde-Inspired A380 First Class Launching 2026

2024-11-25T13:05:39.185547-08:00

FlightGlobal

airBaltic Scraps 4,670 Summer 2025 Flights Over A220 P&W Engine Delays

2025-01-02T01:40:53.066293-08:00

Air Data News

Pratt & Whitney's GTF Engine Certified for A321XLR by FAA

2024-12-16T05:53:21.751515-08:00

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DefenseNews.com

Stinger Missile Replacement Enters US Army Flight Tests Lockheed Martin and RTX are advancing in the competition to replace the Stinger short-range air defense missile, as the project enters a crucial flight testing phase. The outcome will determine the next-generation missile system for the U.S. Army.

2025-02-21T10:19:27.507308-08:00

Stinger Missile Replacement Enters US Army Flight Tests

air-cosmos.com

Sanad Joins Pratt & Whitney GTF MRO Network, New Facility in UAE by 2028 Pratt & Whitney expands its GTF engine maintenance network to include the UAE-based Sanad Group, marking the first MRO provider in the Middle East. Sanad will establish a state-of-the-art facility in Al Ain, expected to be operational by 2028, enhancing regional aerospace capabilities.

2025-02-20T00:17:41.147769-08:00

Sanad Joins Pratt & Whitney GTF MRO Network, New Facility in UAE by 2028

FlightGlobal

Raytheon Advances on Next-Gen Short Range Interceptor In response to increasing demand for versatile air defense, the US Army plans to upgrade its arsenal by replacing the FIM-92 Stinger with a more advanced Next-Generation Short Range Interceptor, developed by Raytheon, to enhance its operational capability.

2025-02-19T08:40:42.769181-08:00

Raytheon Advances on Next-Gen Short Range Interceptor

Bloomberg

RTX Faces Ongoing Challenges in Delivering US Navy's Missile Interceptor RTX Corp. continues to encounter difficulties in manufacturing the US Navy’s key missile interceptor, crucial for counteracting China's advanced anti-carrier weaponry. The Pentagon's contract agency highlights the continued production issues impacting strategic defense capabilities.

2025-02-12T02:55:02.961855-08:00

RTX Faces Ongoing Challenges in Delivering US Navy's Missile Interceptor

Aviation Week

Japan Authorized for Second SM-6 Blk. I Missile Batch The U.S. State Department has approved a potential Foreign Military Sale to Japan, allowing the purchase of a second batch of RTX-manufactured Standard Missile 6 Block I missiles. This acquisition underscores the strengthening of defense ties between Washington and Tokyo.

2025-02-03T09:20:43.683358-08:00

Japan Authorized for Second SM-6 Blk. I Missile Batch

Airline Economics

Christopher Calio to Lead RTX as Chairman, Succeeding Gregory Hayes Christopher Calio will assume the role of Chairman at RTX on April 30, 2025. He has been driving the company as CEO since May 2024, steering its 185,000 employees and generating over $80 billion in annual sales. Gregory Hayes steps down, marking a major leadership transition.

2025-02-03T06:59:05.230868-08:00

Christopher Calio to Lead RTX as Chairman, Succeeding Gregory Hayes

FlightGlobal

Pratt & Whitney Demonstrates Hydrogen-Steam Engine Advancements Pratt & Whitney has successfully concluded initial HySIITE testing, confirming the potential of hydrogen-combustion with steam injection. The innovative system improves efficiency and reduces emissions, showing promise for revolutionary turbine engines scheduled for potential deployment in the 2050s.

2025-01-29T02:08:08.948721-08:00

Pratt & Whitney Demonstrates Hydrogen-Steam Engine Advancements

Bloomberg

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RTX Surpasses Q4 Estimates, Projects Growth Despite Cautious 2025 RTX reported stronger-than-expected quarterly earnings driven by robust demand for aircraft parts and services amid a jet shortage. The firm is focused on managing its $218 billion backlog, though it offers a cautious forecast for 2025 amid supply chain challenges.

2025-01-28T08:41:07.386446-08:00

RTX Surpasses Q4 Estimates, Projects Growth Despite Cautious 2025