Aircraft
Collins Showcases Durable, Light and Green Aerostructures
A thermoplastic nacelle fan cowl is on display at the RTX chalet in Paris
NP2000 propeller
Collins Aerospace’s NP2000 propeller system uses thermoset composites. © David McIntosh/AIN

Collins Aerospace’s Advanced Structures business unit is showcasing the latest innovations in lightweight, durable, and fuel-efficient materials for aircraft components at the Paris Air Show.

Inside the chalet of Collins Aerospace’s parent company, RTX, visitors can see examples of composite materials that the Advanced Structures group is developing to optimize manufacturing processes while making aircraft more durable, sustainable, and lightweight. The Collins display includes a thermoplastic nacelle fan cowl demonstrator as well as an NP2000 thermoset composite propeller system.