Each day, we’re spotlighting one of Arizona’s Most Admired Companies of 2026, celebrating the organizations setting the standard for leadership, workplace culture, innovation and community impact. Today, learn more about RTX.
Arizona’s Most Admired Companies of 2026 will be celebrated at a special awards dinner on Thursday, Oct. 8, 2026, at Chateau Luxe in Phoenix. To learn more, click here.
DEEPER DIVE: Here are Arizona’s Most Admired Companies of 2026
The Event Partner of the Most Admired Companies of 2026 celebration is BestCompaniesAZ, the Presenting Sponsor is Phillips Law Group, the Premier Sponsors are Amkor and Air2O, the Step and Repeat Sponsor is OneAZ Credit Union, the Spotlight Award sponsor is City of Hope Cancer Center Arizona, the Beverage Sponsor is Burch & Cracchiolo, the VIP Sponsor is Axiom Care, the Community Impact Sponsor is Evolve PR & Marketing, the Dessert Sponsor is RTX, the Floral Sponsor is CHASSE Building Team, the Floral Provider is PJs Flowers and the Production Sponsor is Merestone. The digital sponsor of Arizona’s Most Admired Companies of 2026 is LAVIDGE.
RTX
Top Arizona executive: Chris Calio, chairman and CEO
What it does: Aerospace and defense
Why it’s admired: RTX is helping Arizona soar by investing as much in people as it does in technology. With more than 15,000 employees statewide, the aerospace and defense leader combines groundbreaking innovation with an unwavering commitment to education, workforce development and community service. From advancing STEM education to empowering employees through lifelong learning, RTX is building the next generation of innovators while strengthening Arizona’s economy, communities and global reputation.
