Collins Aerospace, a business unit of RTX (NYSE: RTX), announced a multi-million-dollar expansion of its West Des Moines, Iowa manufacturing facility, adding 14,000 square feet of space to increase production capacity for commercial and military aviation programs.

The facility produces advanced fuel distribution systems, including original equipment components and spare parts, and provides maintenance, repair and overhaul services. The site ships more than 25,000 engine nozzles per month and operates as an FAA-certified Part 145 repair station specializing in engine nozzle systems and powerplant accessories.

Construction is scheduled to begin in late September 2026, with completion expected by mid-2027. The facility currently employs approximately 300 full-time workers. Collins Aerospace plans to add roles by the end of 2026, with continued hiring expected into 2027.

"This expansion helps us enhance delivery performance, improve manufacturing capabilities and add jobs to meet growing customer demand," said James Bagg, vice president and general manager of Engine Control Systems at Collins Aerospace.

The announcement follows a $14 million, 9,000-square-foot expansion completed in 2023 at the company's Delavan Drive facility in West Des Moines, which increased additive manufacturing capacity using metal 3D printers. The site holds a National Aerospace and Defense Contractors Accreditation Program certification for additive manufacturing.