Mesaba signs service agreement with Rockwell Collins Aviation Services

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (November 05, 2003) - Mesaba Airlines, a Northwest Airlink affiliate, selected Rockwell Collins Aviation Services (CAS) to provide service and support for Collins avionics on its fleet of 80 Saab 340 aircraft.

Under a five-year, Dispatch Plus^SM agreement, CAS will provide Mesaba with avionics inventory that is pre-positioned at multiple service locations. The Dispatch Plus program provides Mesaba with the ability to accurately manage its available seat mile cost by providing asset inventory and component repairs, including Collins reliability service bulletins, in a manageable rate per hour in one consolidated monthly invoice.

CAS’ global network of more than 60 locations provides repair and overhaul of avionics equipment for commercial, business, corporate and military operations.  Additional logistics capabilities include on-board services, service parts, training services, technical information services and technical services. 

Rockwell Collins (NYSE: COL ) is a leader in the design, production and support of communications and aviation electronics solutions for government and commercial customers worldwide.  Additional information is available at www.rockwellcollins.com.

Mesaba Aviation, Inc., d/b/a Mesaba Airlines, operates as a Northwest Jet Airlink and Northwest Airlink partner under service agreements with Northwest Airlines.  Currently, Mesaba Aviation serves 109 cities in 28 states and Canada from Northwest’s and Mesaba Aviation’s three major hubs: Detroit , Minneapolis/St. Paul, and Memphis .   Mesaba Aviation operates an advanced fleet of 104 regional jet and jet-prop aircraft, consisting of the 69 passenger Avro RJ85 and the 30-34 passenger Saab SF340. More information about Mesaba Airlines is available at: http://www.mesaba.com.

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