RTX announced it will invest over $139 million in Singapore after signing multiple memoranda of understanding with the Singapore Economic Development Board (EDB) at the Singapore Air Show, reinforcing the country’s role as an Asia Pacific aerospace hub for advanced manufacturing, maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO), and high-value engineering work.
The company said the new MOUs build on a first agreement announced in July 2025 and reflect RTX’s view of Singapore as a strategic hub for next-generation aerospace technologies. RTX noted it has more than 4,300 employees across 12 facilities in Singapore, describing itself as the country’s largest foreign aerospace and defense employer.
Under the new agreements, RTX businesses Collins Aerospace and Pratt & Whitney plan to expand and introduce new capabilities in Singapore to support next-generation commercial aircraft platforms and meet rising regional demand.
Collins Aerospace said it will broaden its MRO capabilities in the Asia-Pacific region to reduce customer turnaround times, including work on electrical power systems, environmental control systems, and airframe control systems. The company also plans to add support for Boeing 777X Integrated Drive Generators tied to the 777X entry into service, and introduce additional flight-critical products for the 787 fleet. RTX said these include controllers for engine starters, cabin air compressors and auxiliary power units, alongside new cooling systems capabilities covering pumps and controller systems. RTX said the new Collins capabilities are expected to be fully operational in 2030.
Pratt & Whitney said it will enhance its geared turbofan (GTF) MRO and engine manufacturing footprint in Singapore. At its Seletar facility, Pratt & Whitney plans to add capabilities to service the GTF engine Fan Drive Gear System (FDGS), including a new FDGS maintenance line that will use advanced automation and AI technologies to reduce turnaround times. Separately, to support global production demand, Pratt & Whitney plans to expand its coating capability at its Tuas operations, with coatings intended to improve the durability of GTF hot-section parts. RTX said the project includes expanding the Tuas footprint by 25% and establishing OEM-standard engineering expertise.
RTX employs more than 180,000 people globally and reported 2025 sales of more than $88 billion, with headquarters in Arlington, Virginia.
KEY QUOTES:
“With more than 4,300 employees across 12 facilities, RTX is Singapore’s largest foreign aerospace and defense employer. These new MOUs build on our 50-year presence in the country and reflect our continued commitment to Singapore as a strategic hub for developing next-generation aerospace technologies. Together with EDB’s strong support, we are investing in capabilities that will support our customers in the region, creating high-value jobs and aligning with the nation’s ambition to remain a global leader in aerospace.”
Chris Haave, Vice President, International Operations, Global Government Relations, RTX
“Signing these MOUs will further deepen the longstanding partnership between RTX and Singapore. These investments bear testament of RTX’s strong confidence and commitment in Singapore’s stable, trusted and comprehensive aerospace ecosystem. The expansion of new capabilities in next-generation commercial aircraft platforms will strengthen Singapore’s leadership as a global aerospace hub, and create exciting jobs for locals in advanced manufacturing technologies.”
Cindy Koh, Executive Vice President, Singapore Economic Development Board
