Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 selected for Cessna Citation XLS+

ORLANDO (October 16, 2006) - Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 avionics will be featured on Cessna Aircraft Company's new Citation XLS+ aircraft. The XLS+ is scheduled to go into service in 2008.

"This program win marks the continued expansion of our proven Pro Line 21 avionics in the Cessna family of aircraft," said Denny Helgeson, vice president and general manager of Business and Regional Systems for Rockwell Collins. "We look forward to working closely with Cessna to provide an avionics solution that will increase commonality across the Citation fleet, while improving operational efficiency and situational awareness for their operators."

The Pro Line 21 avionics suite on the XLS+ features four eight-inch by 10-inch active matrix liquid crystal displays (AMLCDs) in a portrait configuration. The system includes Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 CNS radio suite, integrated radio tuning, integrated Engine Indication and Crew Alerting System (EICAS),  turbulence-detecting weather radar, advanced flight management capabilities, and Integrated Flight Information System (IFIS).

The avionics are designed to provide a new level of flight crew situational awareness, operational efficiency and dispatch reliability.

Rockwell Collins IFIS enables such advanced capabilities as electronic charts, graphical weather (XM satellite broadcast as well as interactive request/reply from Universal Weather), and enhanced map overlays. A second FSU with associated applications is also available as an option and enables "paperless" operations.

The EICAS system provides engine indication and aircraft system messages. The messages can be displayed alone or in combination with engine indications, maps, or checklists, thereby furthering operational flexibility.

The flight management system (FMS) in conjunction with the GPS-4000S WAAS receiver enables WAAS LPV approaches. The FMS will also include advanced performance capabilities to reduce crew workload.

Based on unit sales, Cessna Aircraft Company is the world's largest manufacturer of general aviation airplanes. In 2005, Cessna delivered 1,157 aircraft and reported revenues of about $3.5 billion. Since the company was originally established in 1927, more than 187,000 Cessna airplanes have been delivered to nearly every country in the world. The global fleet of more than 4,500 Citations is the largest fleet of business jets in the world. More information about Cessna Aircraft Company is available at www.cessna.com.

Rockwell Collins (NYSE: COL) is a pioneer in the development and deployment of innovative communication and aviation electronics solutions for both commercial and government applications. Our expertise in flight deck avionics, cabin electronics, mission communications and information management is strengthened by 17,000 employees, and a global service and support network that crosses 27 countries. To find out more, please visit www.rockwellcollins.com.

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