What Happened
Iowa Facility Expansion Supports Growing Demand
Collins Aerospace, an RTX business, has announced a 14,000-square-foot expansion of its West Des Moines engine-components manufacturing facility. The multi-million-dollar investment aims to increase capacity to meet growing customer demand from commercial and military aviation programs. The site currently ships more than 25,000 engine nozzles each month and employs approximately 300 full-time workers. Collins plans to add roles by the end of 2026, with further hiring expected into 2027. Construction is scheduled to begin later in September 2026, and completion is expected in mid-2027. This expansion was first reported by Unknown Source.