Collins Aerospace, an RTX business, is expanding its West Des Moines, Iowa manufacturing facility by 14,000 square feet in a multi-million-dollar investment aimed at meeting growing customer demand. The facility produces advanced fuel distribution systems, including original equipment components and spare parts, and operates as an FAA-certified Part 145 repair station specialising in engine nozzle systems and powerplant accessories, shipping more than 25,000 engine nozzles each month. “The investment at our West Des Moines site demonstrates our commitment to advancing commercial and military aviation through our innovative fuel-distribution technology,” said James Bagg, vice president and general manager of Engine Control Systems at Collins Aerospace. “This expansion helps us enhance delivery performance, improve manufacturing capabilities and add jobs to meet growing customer demand.”

The site currently employs approximately 300 full-time staff; Collins plans to add roles by the end of 2026, with continued hiring expected into 2027. It follows a 2023 expansion of the company’s nearby Delavan Drive facility, a $14 million, 9,000-square-foot addition that increased additive manufacturing capacity with metal 3D printers. The West Des Moines site holds National Aerospace and Defence Contractors Accreditation Program certification for additive manufacturing. Construction on the new expansion is scheduled to begin later this month, with completion expected in mid-2027.