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Rockwell Collins begins Pro Line Fusion™ flight tests
GENEVA, Switzerland (May 11, 2009) - Rockwell Collins announced that flight testing is underway for its Pro Line Fusion™ integrated avionics system. The flights
are taking place on Rockwell Collins' test airplane.
 "The successful Pro Line Fusion flight tests mark an exciting step forward in delivering a truly innovative system that scales
new aircraft platforms from business to commercial airline jets," said Greg Irmen, vice president and general manager of Business
and Regional Systems for Rockwell Collins. "And while the current economic environment has its challenges, we are fully committed
and looking forward to delivering this important next-generation avionics solution to our customers."
Since Rockwell Collins first introduced Pro Line Fusion in November 2007, it has been selected for a broad range of business
and regional aircraft including:
Key design elements of Pro Line Fusion include:
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Extensive Situational Awareness with the largest format, high resolution 15" LCD displays, synthetic and enhanced vision and
MultiScan weather radar.
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Empowering User Interface that feature intuitive controls with point and click access, and information windows that are context
sensitive for different phases of flight.
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Flexible, Adaptable Open Systems architecture featuring interface standards to ease accommodation of new technologies and
future airspace requirements.
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Information Enabled design that applies a networked system with unprecedented ability for interoperability between onboard
and ground systems. This feature eases maintenance efforts, including integrated cabin and flight deck avionics diagnostics.
MULTIMEDIA
Photos: Images of Pro Line Fusion™ installed on Rockwell Collins' test aircraft are available at www.rockwellcollins.com/news
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 nearly 20,000 employees, and a global service
and support network that crosses 27 countries. To find out more, please visit www.rockwellcollins.com.
This press release contains statements that are, or may be, forward-looking statements as defined in the Private Securities
Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Rockwell Collins' ability to perform its business and regional aircraft contracts could be
affected by certain risks and uncertainties , including, without limitation, the health of the global economy and the business
and regional aircraft industry; the financial condition of our customers, favorable outcomes on or potential cancellation
or restructuring of contracts, orders or program priorities by our customers; as well as other risks and uncertainties, including,
but not limited to, those detailed herein and from time to time in our Securities and Exchange Commission filings. These
forward-looking statements are made only as of the date hereof and the company assumes no obligation to update any forward-looking
statement.
Media Contact:
Anne Wiskerchen
319.651.0033 (mobile)
319.295.7533 (office)
amwisker@rockwellcollins.com
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