Rockwell Collins receives DoD outstanding performance award

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (February 20, 2007) - Rockwell Collins is the recipient of the 2006 U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) Components Performance Based Logistics (PBL) Award for its work on the display systems for the F/A-18 and F-14D aircraft.

The DoD Components PBL Award recognizes government/industry teams that have demonstrated outstanding achievements in providing warfighters with exceptional operational capability. PBL is a DoD strategy to improve weapon system readiness by purchasing weapon system sustainment as an integrated package based on output measures.

"This award validates our leadership position in component PBL programs," said Ken Peterman, vice president and general manager of Display Systems at Rockwell Collins. "We look forward to continuing to deliver this high level of program performance for the DoD."

Rockwell Collins was among eight finalists for the DoD Components PBL Award. In 2003, the company signed a 15-year PBL contract valued at $360 million. The Rockwell Collins Cockpit Displays includes the Heads Up Display, the Digital Data Indicator and the Digital Data Repeater Indicator. The PBL provides improved readiness, resulting in an estimated cost avoidance of $71 million.

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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