<ul data-eligibleForWebStory="true">Collins Aerospace, part of RTX, is set to lay off 160 employees in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, effective 14 April.The layoff decision aims to cut costs and optimize the organizational structure to better meet customer demands.The company plans to reinvest in key areas, simplify processes, and enhance efficiency to meet aerospace product demands.Collins Aerospace, with a global workforce of 80,000, has around 9,000 employees in Iowa, predominantly in Cedar Rapids, and in Bengaluru, India.In 2024, the company saw increased adjusted sales and operating profit compared to 2023.This layoff in Cedar Rapids follows a 2023 reduction where 68 workers were let go.