Rockwell Collins provides Airshow 21 cabin electronics solution for the Bombardier Global 5000

PARIS (June 18, 2003) - Rockwell Collins is providing its Airshow 21 integrated cabin electronics system for Bombardier's Global 5000™ intercontinental business jet. Delivery and installation of the first system will be completed later this summer.

Collins Airshow 21 offers the Global 5000 an advanced system architecture that supports a complete line of cabin electronics centered on an operator's specific requirements. The system features a redundant communications backbone, maximizing system availability while providing digital distribution of information and allowing for easy installation of future upgrades.

Collins Airshow 21 will allow Global 5000 passengers and crew to control nearly all aspects of the cabin environment. Advanced functionality includes the latest in real-time business connectivity, information, entertainment and cabin management capabilities.

Collins Airshow 21 offers a complete "global office," providing Global 5000 passengers similar capabilities in the air that they enjoy on the ground. The system's Ethernet-based local area network (LAN) provides multiple users with "off-board" data connectivity, as well as access to printers, fax machines and shared files. The system can be enhanced through the addition of a wireless LAN permitting users to maintain network connectivity while moving about the Global 5000 cabin. The standard Collins SATCOM system and accompanying high-speed transceiver provide multiple voice and high-speed data channels supporting simultaneous secure voice and data communications, including corporate e-mail and Internet access, anywhere in the world. The system also supports flight deck operations in the emerging CNS/ATM environment.

Airshow 21's entertainment features allow passengers to select and control multiple sources, including numerous VCRs, DVD players, satellite TV and multi-disc CD changers. The system also supports advanced capabilities such as audio/video-on-demand. Collins Airshow 21 integrates entertainment content from a variety of sources, including the Collins Airshow Network and satellite TV systems. As AVOD becomes available, digital movie and audio content, tailored to meet passenger's requirements, will also be provided.

Collins Airshow 21 will also allow Global 5000 passengers and crew to manage the various environmental systems in the cabin, galley and lavatory, including temperature, lighting, water and waste systems. A centralized maintenance function collects and processes diagnostic data to facilitate simple, minimally invasive service and maintenance.

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