Rockwell Collins selected for Italian Air Force simulator upgrade
ORLANDO, Fla. (November 26, 2007) - Galileo Avionica, a Finmeccanica Company, has selected Rockwell Collins to provide its EPX™-5000 image generator and Environment
Creation Tool (ECT) database to upgrade the Italian Air Force's Tornado simulators.
Designed for the most demanding training requirements, the EPX™-5000 Image Generator balances commercial-off-the-shelf technology
with Rockwell Collins' Pixel Engine-1 rendering hardware to deliver high-performance, high-fidelity visual training environments.
The EPX™-5000 features outstanding image quality, enhanced rendering technology and industry-leading image quality that delivers
improved pilot cues and object recognition. The ECT database development environment provides the customer with the ability
to rapidly convert and generate regionally relevant databases for the EPX product line.
About Galileo Avionica
Galileo Avionica is among the top international players in mission electronics, avionics, electro-optics, Unmanned Air Vehicles,
training and simulation activities. Within the Finmeccanica group, Galileo Avionica and SELEX S&AS UK form SELEX Sensors and
Airborne Systems, Europe's second largest player specialized in surveillance, protection, tracking, navigation and control
and imaging systems
About Rockwell Collins
Rockwell Collins (NYSE: COL) is a pioneer in the development and deployment of innovative communication and aviation electronic
solutions for both commercial and government applications. Our expertise in flight deck avionics, cabin electronics, mission
communications, information management and simulation and training is delivered by 20,000 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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