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LAS VEGAS - Collins Aerospace, an RTX (NYSE:RTX) business, announced Wednesday it has expanded its FlightAware AeroAPI solution to provide more comprehensive flight history data dating back to January 2011. RTX, a prominent player in the Aerospace & Defense industry according to InvestingPro analysis, has demonstrated strong market performance with a 39.76% year-to-date return.
The enhanced application programming interface now offers users access to historical flight information for any airport, operator or city pair, according to a company press release. The expanded functionality allows corporate and business aviation customers to analyze past flight patterns and operations.
The updated AeroAPI solution organizes data in categories with advanced filtering options, enabling users to generate both broad trend analyses and detailed information focused on specific locations, operators, and timeframes.
"In corporate and business aviation, there are few things more critical to our customers’ success than timely, accurate and actionable data," said Nicole White, vice president and general manager of Connected Aviation at Collins Aerospace.
The company stated the historical data can help customers improve various operational aspects including flight planning, resource management, maintenance scheduling, and competitive analyses.
Collins Aerospace is part of RTX, which reported 2024 sales of more than $80 billion and employs approximately 185,000 people globally. The aerospace company focuses on providing technology solutions for aviation, defense systems, and space exploration. With a market capitalization of $213.36 billion and a FAIR financial health score according to InvestingPro, RTX maintains a strong position in the market. Get access to 10+ additional exclusive ProTips and comprehensive analysis in the Pro Research Report, available with an InvestingPro subscription.
In other recent news, RTX’s business unit, Textron Aviation, unveiled the Cessna Citation Ascend at the National Business Aviation Association’s annual meeting. The new business jet is equipped with Pratt & Whitney Canada’s PW545D engines, featuring advanced technology aimed at improving efficiency and reducing pilot workload. Additionally, Pratt & Whitney Canada has signed a 14-year maintenance agreement with Lufthansa and Austrian Airlines for the upkeep of 41 APS5000 auxiliary power units on their Boeing 787 Dreamliner fleet. In another development, Raytheon, also an RTX business, has commenced production of the SharpSight multi-domain surveillance radar system, designed for high-altitude, real-time imaging in various conditions. Furthermore, Raytheon and Anduril Industries have successfully completed a static fire test of an advanced solid rocket motor, marking progress in enhancing rocket motor manufacturing capacity. Meanwhile, Wizz Air is working towards having its entire Airbus fleet operational by 2027, as it addresses engine-related groundings linked to Pratt & Whitney GTF engine inspections. These developments reflect ongoing advancements and strategic partnerships within RTX and its associated businesses.
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