Rockwell Collins Selected for Hellenic Air Force C-130 Upgrade

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (June 26, 2001) - Rockwell Collins has been selected by SPAR Aerospace Ltd., headquartered in Toronto, Canada, to provide the avionics equipment for the Hellenic C-130 modernization program. The award has a value in excess of US$25 million and the Greek Air Force fleet of C-130s will be upgraded over the next three years.

Robert Chiusano, executive vice president and chief operating officer, Government Systems said, "The selection of Rockwell Collins’ system reinforces our position as a global industry leader in aircraft avionics solutions."

Major elements of the upgrade program include the flight management system, displays, autopilot, weather radar, TCAS (Traffic Alert Collision Avoidance System) and radio communications/navigation equipment. Installation of these components on the
C-130s will create a highly integrated flight management system with a glass cockpit for improved situational awareness, reduced crew workload and enhanced safety features.

Rockwell Collins, with headquarters in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, designs, produces, markets and supports communication and aviation electronics for commercial, military and government customers. The business employs approximately 17,500 people worldwide.

Rockwell is a $7 billion electronic controls and communications company with global leadership positions in industrial automation, avionics and communications, and electronic commerce. The company employs approximately 40,000 people at more than 450 locations serving customers in more than 80 countries.

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