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Xiamen Airlines selects Rockwell Collins avionics for Boeing aircraft
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (July 01, 2008) - Xiamen Airlines has selected a suite of Rockwell Collins avionics for 12 Boeing 737NG aircraft, with an option for an additional
25 aircraft. Delivery begins in 2009 and continues through 2013.
"Xiamen Airlines and Rockwell Collins have developed a long, trusted relationship and we're proud to be able to continue that
through this selection," said Jeff Standerski, vice president and general manager, Air Transport Systems for Rockwell Collins.
Rockwell Collins' award-winning WXR-2100 MultiScan Hazard Detection System is among the avionics selected by Xiamen Airlines.
MultiScan is the first and only radar that analyzes and determines actual weather hazards, not simply atmospheric moisture
content. MultiScan is a fully automatic, hands-free airborne radar system with more than four years of operational experience
that reduces pilot workload and enhances safety and passenger comfort by minimizing unexpected turbulence encounters, and
provides optimal clutter-free weather detection from the nose of the aircraft to 320 nautical miles.
The suite of avionics selected by Xiamen also includes: Automatic Direction Finder ADF-900, Direction Finding Antenna DFA-901,
Distance Measuring Equipment DME-900, Data Radio HFS-900D, Coupling Unit CPL-920D, GPS Landing Unit GLU-925, Passenger Address
Unit PAU-700, Low-range Radio Altimeter LRA-900,Very High Frequency Transceiver VHF-920, VHF Omnidirectional Range/Marker
Beacon Receiver VOR-900, Mode-S transponder and the Traffic Alert Collision Avoidance System.
Rockwell Collins (NYSE: COL) is a pioneer in the development and deployment of innovative communication and aviation electronic
solutions for both commercial and government applications. Our expertise in flight deck avionics, cabin electronics, mission
communications, information management and simulation and training is delivered by 20,000 employees, and a global service
and support network that crosses 27 countries. To find out more, please visit www.rockwellcollins.com.
Media contact:
Pam Tvrdy
319.295.0591
pjtvrdy@rockwellcollins.com
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