RTX’s Collins Aerospace named a finalist for three Crystal Cabin Awards

Winners to be announced at the Aircraft Interiors Expo

The advanced design and integrated sensor technology within the ARISE™ intelligent comfort system mitigate the primary sleep disturbances during flight – heat regulation, pressure distribution and vibration.
The advanced design and integrated sensor technology within the ARISE™ intelligent comfort system mitigate the primary sleep disturbances during flight – heat regulation, pressure distribution and vibration.
Personal electronic devices serve as the central controller of the ADAPT™ application, enabling passengers of all abilities greater customization and agency over their inflight experience.
Personal electronic devices serve as the central controller of the ADAPT™ application, enabling passengers of all abilities greater customization and agency over their inflight experience.
Lightweight and flexible, STARLight™ structural technology can seamlessly integrate into many aircraft interior components.
Lightweight and flexible, STARLight™ structural technology can seamlessly integrate into many aircraft interior components.

WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. (April 22, 2024) – Collins Aerospace, an RTX (NYSE: RTX) business, has been named a finalist for three Crystal Cabin Awards, the only international award recognizing excellence in aircraft interior innovation. Crystal Cabin Award winners will be announced in eight categories on May 28 in Hamburg, Germany as part of the annual Aircraft Interiors Expo.

Collins was nominated for three solutions that help airlines improve the inflight and cabin experience.

Collins’ STARLight™ structural technology utilizes advanced composite design tools, robotic manufacturing and renewable materials to create tailored and bionic architectures that significantly reduce carrying weight and associated fuel burn.

  • Thinner, lighter and stronger, STARLight structures reduce weight over traditional honeycomb panels.
  • STARLight material can easily integrate into many cabin interior spaces – including seats, galleys, monuments, lavatories, interior linings and more.
  • Innovative production processes utilize automated machining techniques, eliminating the use of pre-preg fabric materials and adhesives in production.

Collins’ ARISE™ intelligent comfort system integrates sensor technology and advanced materials into seating products to mitigate the three main sleep disturbances during flight – core heat regulation, pressure distribution and vibration.

  • Active sensors analyze seating positions, environmental conditions and body temperature, making real-time adjustments to optimize comfort and increase rest.
  • Individual comfort profiles can be preset, allowing the system to intuitively adjust the environment and cushions based on user preferences.
  • Anti-vibration materials reduce peak vibration periods by as much as 30%, easing the effects of a primary inflight sleep disruptor.

Collins’ ADAPT™ digital flight experience control accommodates the unique needs and individual preferences of passengers by providing familiar, intuitive and accessible control of their seat, in-flight entertainment (IFE) and on-board service in a singular, integrated platform.

  • Syncing with personal devices, passengers control the seat, IFE and service on their smartphone.
  • Accessibility preferences already defined with personal devices seamlessly load to the ADAPT application, granting user familiarity and control from the first usage.
  • The ADAPT platform can inform on-board crews of unique passenger needs, better shaping the service approach. For instance, if a passenger is non-verbal, speaks another language or uses American Sign Language, the advanced functionality of the ADAPT system can help facilitate improved communication.

Collins has won 13 Crystal Cabin Awards, the most recent coming in 2023 when the InteliSence™ intelligent cabin took home first prize in the passenger comfort category.

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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