RTX showcases innovation, heritage and the engineers of tomorrow at RIAT 2025
RTX will be at the Royal International Air Tattoo, one of the world’s largest military airshows, at RAF Fairford, Gloucestershire.
Over three days, RTX will engage with key stakeholders across the aerospace and defence sectors, highlighting its groundbreaking technologies and enduring commitment to the UK’s aerospace ecosystem.
With a history of investing in the UK for over a century, RTX’s UK operations, including Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney and Raytheon UK, span more than 30 sites across England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. From powering flight to enhancing mission readiness, RTX supports hundreds of high-skilled jobs across the country, contributing to innovation, national security and economic growth.
Celebrating aerospace excellence
This year’s RIAT theme, Eyes in the Skies, shines a light on aviation’s vital role in areas such as maritime patrol, intelligence gathering, aerial surveying, and search and rescue. Many of the aircraft featured in this year’s displays have been designed, engineered or supported by RTX businesses — a testament to the global impact of our technologies.
The 2025 show also marks 40 years since the Air Tattoo first arrived at RAF Fairford. A new heritage centre will be unveiled as part of the celebrations, which is a fitting tribute to the event’s legacy and future.
Honouring 100 years of propulsion innovation
July also marks the centenary of Pratt & Whitney, a world leader in aircraft propulsion. Since the debut of the R-1340 Wasp radial engine in 1925, Pratt & Whitney has continually redefined what’s possible in aviation, from powering Allied forces in World War II to the advanced GTF and F135 engines of today. Currently, more than 90,000 Pratt & Whitney engines are in service globally, including over 7,000 military engines powering 34 armed forces worldwide.
Inspiring the next generation: 10 years of the Quadcopter Challenge
At RIAT, RTX will also celebrate a decade of the Quadcopter Challenge, our flagship STEM initiative that brings engineering to life for students across the UK. Originally launched in 2015 in collaboration with Essex County Council, the Challenge has reached over 130 schools and 1,300 students nationwide.
The hands-on competition tasks students with building and customising a fully operational quadcopter using a standardized kit. At RIAT, our STEM Ambassadors will be in the TechnoZone running the Challenge and engaging thousands of young visitors, helping to spark curiosity and inspire the engineers of tomorrow.
Join us at RIAT 2025
From honouring a century of propulsion innovation to showcasing cutting-edge defence and aerospace capabilities, RTX is proud to be at RIAT 2025 to connect with partners, celebrate our heritage and invest in the future.
