Rockwell Collins Aviation Services signs IFE maintenance agreement with Virgin Atlantic Airways

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (December 01, 2003) - Rockwell Collins Aviation Services has signed an agreement to perform on-board maintenance of in-flight entertainment ( IFE ) systems for Virgin Atlantic Airways.

The three-year agreement calls for Collins Aviation Services (CAS) to provide total IFE support for the airline’s fleet of Airbus A340 and Boeing 747 aircraft featuring the Collins APAX 150i system.  The agreement provides services for flights from London Heathrow Airport , as well as some flights out of London Gatwick Airport , and includes installation, repair, operations, logistics, supply chain management and administrative support.

CAS Senior Vice President and General Manager Harry Gregory said, “We are pleased to support the success of Virgin Atlantic Airways with our total support solutions which guarantee enhanced IFE performance at a competitive cost,” said Gregory. “Our people, processes, and systems enable CAS to deliver maximum IFE seat availability.”

Collins Aviation Services’ 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. 

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