Air New Zealand selects Rockwell Collins’ Airshow 4200 for Boeing aircraft

SEATTLE (September 21, 2004) - Air New Zealand has selected the newest moving map and in-flight information product offered by Rockwell Collins, Airshow 4200.  Eight new Boeing 777 aircraft and seven existing Boeing 747 aircraft will be installed with the Airshow 4200.  Initial installation is set for mid 2005.  This follows the airline’s recent decision to install Rockwell Collins’ eTES in-flight entertainment equipment on these aircraft.

The Airshow 4200 has been developed with a major advancement in features, functionality, and look-and-feel over previous map products.  It offers a full-featured multimedia platform, incorporating a wide variety of capabilities, including 3-D route maps, real-time news feeds, connecting gate information, and points-of-interest media libraries.

The Airshow 4200 captures real-time flight information from the aircraft’s flight management computer, long-range navigation system, and aircraft communication systems.  The Airshow 4200 can use the on-board ACARS connection to retrieve current airport terminal information.  For Airshow Network news feeds such as WSJ, CNN, BBC, Bloomberg and others, the Airshow 4200 can connect to the aircraft’s NATS, Satcom or Iridium communications systems.

Built using proven technology, the eTES system incorporates Rockwell Collins’ avionics hardware design approach.  The eTES system offers airlines a smooth growth path to enhanced functionality such as connectivity, e-mail and Internet access to every seat in any configuration.  In addition, eTES offers full aircraft audio and video on demand.

Rockwell Collins is a leader in the design, production and support of communications and aviation electronics solutions for government and commercial customers worldwide.  Additional company information is available at www.rockwellcollins.com.

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