RTX's Collins Aerospace to Upgrade Radio Altimeters to Meet New US FAA Standards

10:27 AM EDT, 10/21/2026 (MT Newswires) -- RTX's (RTX) Collins Aerospace said Wednesday it will provide upgrades to its radio altimeters, allowing business aviation operators to meet new US Federal Aviation Administration operational standards. The company said it is providing upgrade paths to radio altimeter variants that meet the new FAA rules and have shown resilience to 5G interference, without the need to replace existing systems. Collins said its service centers will start providing upgrades in 2027 as part of a multiyear project to bring fleets into compliance with the new requirements. Price: 190.80, Change: -2.55, Percent Change: -1.32