RTX's Collins Aerospace EPACS power and thermal management system ready for aircraft integration

Core Insights - Collins Aerospace has successfully tested a next-generation power and thermal management system (PTMS) called Enhanced Power and Cooling System (EPACS), which will replace the current PTMS on the F-35, providing more than double the existing cooling capacity [1][2] - The EPACS system is designed to support the modernization of the F-35 with advanced weapons and mission equipment, which will generate increased heat requiring enhanced cooling solutions [2] - EPACS technology is also applicable to future military and commercial aircraft, including sixth-generation fighters and passenger planes, which are increasingly incorporating power-hungry technologies [3] Company Overview - RTX is the world's largest aerospace and defense company, employing over 185,000 people globally and generating more than $80 billion in sales in 2024 [4] - The company operates through leading businesses such as Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon, focusing on advancing aviation and integrated defense systems [4]