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Raytheon signs service and support agreement with Rockwell Collins Aviation Services

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (March 16, 2004) - Raytheon Aircraft Company has selected Rockwell Collins Aviation Services (CAS) to provide Corporate Aircraft Service Program (CASP) support for aircraft operating under Raytheon’s Beechcraft and Hawker Support PLUS Maintenance Plan.

CAS will provide Raytheon forward exchange for all Rockwell Collins equipment on Beechcraft and Hawker aircraft as part of the Support PLUS program.  Support PLUS offers operators convenience and reduced administrative burden by shifting the workload and responsibility of managing the maintenance cost for aircraft. Support PLUS helps to reduce the risk of high-cost, unplanned repairs for the owners of Beechcraft and Hawker aircraft.

The CASP program is designed to reduce aircraft down time, provide increased on-wing reliability and lower ownership costs for business and corporate aircraft operators worldwide.

“This program with Rockwell Collins gives Beechcraft and Hawker customers the convenience of a single source for reporting flight hours and invoicing,” said Ed Dolanski, Vice President – Customer Support Operations for Raytheon Aircraft. “We are creating industry-leading teams that provide greater flexibility and convenience for our customers in turn changing the landscape for customer service in aviation.”

“This agreement provides real value to the operators of Raytheon aircraft through the CAS worldwide network of service and support centers,” said CAS Senior Vice President and General Manager Harry Gregory.
 Raytheon Aircraft designs, manufactures, markets and supports Beechcraft and Hawker aircraft for the world’s commercial, military and regional airline markets.

Collins Aviation Services’ global network of more than 80 locations provides repair and overhaul of avionics equipment for commercial, business, corporate and military operations.  Additional logistics capabilities include on-board services, service parts, simulation and training systems, technical information services and technical services.

Rockwell Collins (NYSE: COL) is a leader in the design, production and support of communications and aviation electronics solutions for government and commercial customers worldwide. In January 2004, Forbes magazine selected Rockwell Collins as the best managed aerospace & defense company in America.  Additional company information is available at www.rockwellcollins.com.

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