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Rockwell Collins UK facility welcomes His Royal Highness The Duke of York
READING, England (January 23, 2007) - His Royal Highness The Duke of York visited Rockwell Collins (UK) Ltd. in Reading today to learn more about the company's
latest communications and aviation electronics technology.
His Royal Highness The Duke of York (right) talks with Phil Froom, manager of military sales for Rockwell Collins, about the
company's global positioning systems sensor (GPS) technology.
"For more than 50-years, Rockwell Collins' UK facility has been providing innovative aviation electronic and communication
solutions to commercial and government customers around the world," said Steve Banham, Managing Director of Rockwell Collins
(UK) Ltd. "We were honored to demonstrate our capabilities and provide His Royal Highness insight to our operations in the
United Kingdom."
The Duke of York visited in his role as Special Representative for UK Trade and Investment (UKTI). During the visit he received
demonstrations of Rockwell Collins' airline flight operations and communications management system, the Link-16 beyond-line-of-sight
data link system and military GPS capability.
In addition, he viewed portions of the facility involved with the maintenance and repair of avionics and in-flight entertainment
systems.
Founded more than 50 years ago, Rockwell Collins (UK) Ltd. is a wholly owned subsidiary of Rockwell Collins, Inc. Activities
are focused on three business areas: Government Systems, eFlight, and service and support of avionics and in-flight entertainment
(IFE) systems.
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, information management and simulation and training is strengthened by 18,000 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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