Each year, for the last umpteen years, IFExpress has delivered readers a show preview based on a published invitation to all. This year is no different and we urge all attendees to be sure to visit their booth and tell them IFExpress sent you!

Company: Astronics AES
Booth: 701
Contact: Dennis Markert / dennis.markert@astronics.com / 425 442 8195

Astronics AES will be displaying their latest product addition to the world leading EmPower(R) In-Seat Power Systems (ISPS) product line. The new EmPower(R) In-Seat Power Supply produces an industry leading 200VA for each Personal Electronic Device (PED) and includes three Universal Serial Bus (USB) power outputs for passenger devices such as smart phones, iPods, cameras, and other standard +5 Volt DC devices. This is all accomplished in a smaller form factor than previous generations of the industry leading EmPower(R) product line.

Company: digEcor
Booth: 627
Contact: Adam Williams / awilliams@digEcor.com

DIGECOR HIGHLIGHTS: We will showcase the digEplayer L7, which airlines around the world have rapidly adopted, as a low cost yet rugged and feature rich IFE solution. Airlines can also find out more about In-flight Content Services, including the ability to support handhelds, overheads, and AVOD systems independent of a digEplayer agreement. Interested in Ancillary Revenue? We’ve been a long time supporter. Our customers have been generating revenue and operating self-sustaining IFE programs for years. So stop by our booth and chat with us about rental programs, shopping solutions, and advertising. We may not have a cool and highly publicized theme for the show, but if we did, it would probably be, “Come for the coffee, stay for the movies.”

Company: Goodrich
Booth number 1309
Contact Dan Vargas / dan.vargas@goodrich.com / (323) 837-2717

Goodrich digital video reproducers (VRUs) are a cost-effective way to update existing tape systems for an enhanced passenger entertainment experience. Be certain to stop by and visit us during APEX.

Company: IFPL
Booth#: 819
Contact: Claire Underwoord / claire.underwood@ifpl.com

Near Field Communication Demo
IFPL has developed an interface between NFC and IFE systems. This takes the mobile wallet concept onto aircraft and addresses the security issues of high value payments. The system on show can be used in a number of ways: as chip and pin; with NFC enabled ‘connect’ cards and with NFC enabled mobile ‘phones. This opens up a range of possibilities from renting movies, buying drinks and food and accessing destination information (i.e. increasing advertising revenue).

Self-testing jack
Currently airline maintenance personnel have to plug a headset into each audio jack to check it is receiving sound. This is time consuming and therefore costly and inefficient in short turnaround times. The self-testing jack has an LED that shows it is receiving a signal, meaning that all personnel have to do is play the IFE and walk through the cabin, spotting faulty jacks at a glance. The really clever thing about this jack is that is does not need any extra power to the seat to work, the light draws power from the audio signal.

Breakaway jack
IFPL’s highly reliable Long Life jack (tested to 100,000 insertions) has been developed to have a 90˚ pull out feature. This means that if a passenger stands up without removing their headset, it will pull away at any angle, without breaking the pin. IFPL has worked with headset suppliers to produce headsets with a smaller pin at the same cost as regular headsets. The breakaway jack will still accept a regular pin if necessary. IFPL see this as a low cost alternative to magnetic jacks.

Competition
As usual, IFPL will be holding a simple competition on their booth. The prize is a Nikon Coolpix digital projector camera. This neat little camera allows immediate projection of your photos onto any flat white surface.

We’re pleased to announce that IFPL will be showcasing an extra product at the APEX show next week!
The “Self Testing Audio Jack” is a neat solution to a common problem. Maintenance personnel have to walk the aircraft with a headset and plug it in to each audio jack at every seat to check that the audio is working. This is a time consuming job, and often means that seats don’t always get tested before a turnaround. Our new product is simple – it has a built-in LED that illuminates when audio is present. A quick scan of the seats tells you whether the jacks are working or not. This means you can go straight to any faulty jacks without wasting time checking every one manually. This simple device will improve IFE Availability and save airlines time and money. The really clever part is that this device doesn’t require power, or batteries – it runs off the audio supply! So, if you want to retrofit an old IFE system without power at the seat, it couldn’t be easier.

Just another reason to come and see us on booth 819 during the APEX show. Hope to see you this week!

Company: The IMS Company
Booth 1210
Contact: Harry Gray, vice president sales & marketing / hgray@imsco-us.com

Building up a head of steam at last spring’s Aircraft Interiors Expo (AIX), seat-centric IFE has become a juggernaut and none more so than The IMS Company’s RAVE™ with a backlog of more than 50 aircraft awaiting installation in 2011. If all of the options these orders are activated, the number of aircraft more than doubles. With Lufthansa, airberlin, SriLankan and Brussels Airlines onboard, additional announcements are expected at the Conference—bringing the total to seven or more.

But seat-centric IFE is not all that IMS is up to nowadays. Its new EDGE portables focus on Android OS as a platform that can support multiple versions of tablets. Look for announcements during the Conference.

Company: Panasonic Avionics Corporation
Booth: 301
Contact: Please stop by the Panasonic booth to arrange a tour or set up an appointment.

PANASONIC AVIONICS HIGHLIGHTS: At this year’s APEX Expo, Panasonic Avionics Corporation will be unveiling the three newest members of its X Series family. During the show, attendees are also invited to stop by the Panasonic booth for a chance to ask our eXPerts questions about the most exciting topics in IFEC today including seat centric vs. server-based architectures, Ka vs. Ku, and more. In addition, we are pleased to once again showcase our Cool Room where we’ll demonstrate how some of the most cutting-edge products in the consumer market can be applied to IFEC.

Company: PlaneBill
Booth: 850
Contact: Massimo De Sanctis / Mob: +39 335 222908 / Massimo.DeSanctis@planebill.com

On board portals for passengers (JetPortal) and for crew (CrewPortal).

PlaneApps for the emerging mobile platforms, Apple iOS, Google Android, Microsoft/Nokia Windows Phone 7, RIM QNX. Apps for smartphones (iPhone/iPod/iPad, Android phones and windows phone 7) and tablets (iPad, Android tablets) will be on show.

Before flight data crawler (DataCatering) for flight location based Services (origin/destination). Data mining to provide airline with useful information captured during flight on passengers devices,services, messages, behavior and feedback PlaneRoaming for reaching passengers on their mobile number without a cellular infrastructure.

Company: Rockwell Collins
Booth# 1001
Contact: Kelly Holland / 949-872-3308 (mobile) / klholla1@rockwellcollins.com

Rockwell Collins plans to unveil a new IFE solution for the single-aisle market tomorrow at APEX that will deliver unprecedented versatility for airlines and maximum reliability for passengers. The company also plans to announce stunning enhancements to its dPAVES IFE system, and a new entertainment solution for the regional jet market. Stop by Rockwell Collins’ exhibit to learn more about these new offerings and solutions to enhance the passenger experience.

Company: THALES
Booth#: 1401
Contact: Suzane Treneer / suzane.treneer@us.thalesgroup.com

THALES HIGHLIGHTS: CONNECT, NETWORK, PLAY is the Thales theme this year with focus on the Passenger Experience. Thales will be making significant announcements around in the air and on the ground wireless connectivity. Center stage will be the latest addition to the TopSeries product family, TopSeries AVANT. Installed into a new premium class Contour seat, TopSeries AVANT will include some future system navigation and audio concepts. Other demos include system integration into B/E Aerospace, Weber and Recaro economy seats. In the B/E Seat is a new innovative arm mount designed by Bucher. The up and coming new Thales Application Portal will be featured as well as future modules for Passenger Electronic Device interface capabilities.

Company: TriaGnoSys
Booth# 829
Contact: Charlie Pryor / +44 (0) 20 7031 8270 / charlie.pryor@leidar.com

TriaGnoSys and Siemens CMT have today launched IFEConneX, a complete inflight entertainment and communication (IFEC) solution. It incorporates an entertainment and media distribution system into the TriaGnoSys inflight GSM solution, GSMConneX, which was launched at Aircraft Interiors in April 2011. The lightweight modular system provides three services: GSM, WLAN and wireless streaming of IFE content, enabling business jet operators to combine the three services.

IFEConneX enables passengers to use their own mobile phone, tablet or laptop for calls, text messaging, emails, Internet connectivity, and for Audio and Video On Demand (AVOD). The solution has the capacity to stream individual content to up to 100 passengers simultaneously.

Company: VT Miltope
Booth: 1301
Contact Name: Jeff Drader / jdrader@miltope.com / 949 752 8191

Miltope’s family of network products offer the required functionality necessary to create custom airborne networks similar to how office networks are created. Designed to be readily expanded, they may be configured to define a network that optimizes the combination of interfaces and computing resources to meet the operational, spatial, and functional requirements of simple to complex airborne networks at a minimum cost. Products include servers, Ethernet switches and routers, 802.11 a/b/g/n wireless access points, TWLU wireless bridging from an aircraft LAN to a ground LAN, ARINC 744 network printers and ARINC740 cockpit printer, cabin control panels, and data storage devices.

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Within walking distance to the Conference:
RN 74 – 1433 4th Ave. (4th & Pike), Regional French Cuisine, 206 457 7474
Driving Distance from the Conference:
Revel – 403 N 36th St., Fremont District, Korean Fusion, 206 547 2040
Walrus & Carpenter – 4743 Ballard Ave. NW, American Seafood, 206 395 9227

When we heard of the passing of Dick Bertagna, an industry icon, we quickly realized that our knowledge of Dick and his Avicom, was limited to arm’s length experiences at Boeing, Matsushita, and as a press member. The stories about the man were stuff of industry legend, but alas, we were not there. Next, we sought folks who knew and worked with Dick and our first interview was with John White, Editor Emeritus (retired) of Avion:

“Bertagna must be counted with long-gone David Flexer of Inflight Motion Pictures and John Landstrum of TransCom as one of the three true icons of the IFE industry. He got his start at Bell & Howell in Chicago (their Avicom division) and  got some money behind him (purportedly from a major American Airlines Board member) and left to form his own independent company, Bell & Howell never really did understand the IFE business and were glad to be divested of it. That was in the late 70s.

Avicom became one of the three major IFE sources (along with Inflight Motion Pictures) and Trans Com (although, at that time, Trans Com was yet to spread its wings) and Bertagna’s Avicom took a short lead in the video industry … running neck and neck with Trans Com’s introduction of Super 8 – self-loading cartridges and their introduction of Beta format video.

In those VHS format days, Bertagna introduced an innovative “lock-box” system to eliminate VHS cassette theft. He  introduced a bulkhead mounted inflight gaming system. He also introduced a multitude of innovations. Lockheed wanted to get into the IFE business and purchased Avicom – but  part of the deal was that Bertagna would survive on top. Later, the same thing happened when Hughes came along and Lockheed Avicom became Hughes Avicom… Hughes Avicom was subsequently purchased by Rockwell… and Rockwell Collins has continued to flourish as the dynamic IFE entity they are. For so many years…even relatively recent years…I could call Dick’s phone at 4:30 or 5:00 in the morning and he’d be at his desk reading the papers. I’ve never ceased to be amazed at what an entrepreneur he was.  Even more … how he so easily bridged the gap between analog and digital. Bertagna,(1934-2010) was indeed an IFE giant of his times. From his earliest days to his latest, he always had a deal and an idea to sell. When you cover him, please mention that he was a recipient of APEX’s Lifetime Achievement Award.” (Editor’s Note: Thanks for the picture.)

As a longtime employee of Bertagns’s Avicom, Cindy Tarver, worked at Avicom and agreed to provide a bit about his famous “firsts” – here is what she told IFExpress”

“Dick was truly a visionary for IFE.  Since his death, I cannot count the number of emails i’ve received from industry folks saying that Mr. Bertagna was their mentor.  Back in the day, he gave me an opportunity to sell equipment in an industry that at the time the position was only reserved for men and for that I am very grateful. (For IFE equipment–we women were supposed to stay in programming) I learned many valuable business lessons from him, and we were all mesmerized by his uncanny charm & ability to “see” to the end of the problem.  Dick focused on the entire plethora of products for the passengers, including the follow-up services, both onboard and with repair.  I was very proud to be a part of his “Firsts” for the industry. Here are some of them:

Dick was instrumental in moving the industry from film to video back in the late ’60s.  Moved videocassettes from 3/4 inch to 1/2 inch, and moved the system from heavy TVs to video projection

Designed the first comfortable, scientifically designed acoustical headsets way back in the early 80s. When electronic headsets took over, he conceived a small converter to allow usage of both single & dual pin headsets

Designed first audio cassette units for the airlines–others followed

First video game units for airlines

While Dick was not the first to test personal video systems on airlines, he was the first to sell & install the personal video screens & videocassettes for American Airlines’ First & Business class passengers.
And he was the first to install a full up seat back system for the entire aircraft on Northwest Airlines. Dick envisioned tying this system into his Full-up Cabin Management System.

First cabin management system which included a hand-held device to collect sales data (headsets, duty free, drinks, etc.) used on KLM circa 1985.  Read credit cards and printed out a receipt. He envisioned all data (including cockpit vitals) being downloaded through a single cabin management system automatically to the ground & routed to the various users

First digital audio servers that automatically changed audio entertainment on a given date & time.  All other companies followed his lead and today all offer digital audio

First video servers that also included moving map system.  Again, the others followed, and all offer digital video & maps today

Dick was a young man when IFE was in its infancy, and he grew that industry through 50 years of offering innovative products for passengers to enjoy and to make a differentiator for the branding of the individual airlines.”

John Courtright remembers:

“Dick Bertagna was a dynamic creative force in the IFE Industry.   I can think of four areas where he led the industry.  Whether it was JetCette (the first inflight games module) or low cost headsets or the very first cabin management system (KLM 747s) or the first commercially viable in-seat video system (**) Dick led his team and the industry in so many ways.  He also understood the importance of content by establishing one of the first content licensing and management departments within an IFE systems company, he was way ahead of his time.  Bertagna’s vision and drive will be sorely missed.

Note: Airvision’s Arn Steventon built and installed the first inseat system…but it never sold.  It was Dick’s Avicom system that was the first to be sold to AA in the late 1980’s for their 767 fleet.”

Dick had his detractors and his admirers..most would agree that he was a controversial figure. Having said that, we note, if one does in their lifetime, as much as Dick did, there are bound to be some ruffled feathers. Rest in peace, Mr. Bertagna.

 

GENEVA, Switzerland (May 11, 2009) – Rockwell Collins today announced the development of “Version 2″ software for its Airshow® 4000 and Media Center three-dimensional (3D) moving map products. The new software will include more than 100 new features and enhancements that will bring an unprecedented amount of realism and capabilities to Rockwell Collins’ Airshow® 3D moving map product lines. “Version 2″ maps on the Media Center will include additional details that take advantage of the product’s high-definition video output.

Key new highlights include:

A new global map package that provides major improvements in detail and coverage worldwide
Innovative new time and flight status displays
Realistic day and night views on all 3D maps
A new heads-up display designed to offer a pilot’s-eye view of the flight
A completely refreshed look-and-feel throughout all features
“With the latest enhancements to our Airshow system, we are bringing together an amazing suite of new and refreshed features that take advantage of powerful 3D graphics capabilities,” said Steve Timm, vice president and general manager, Information Management Systems for Rockwell Collins. “As pioneers in the delivery of 3D map solutions, we uniquely understand the issues and dynamics of providing both an innovative and reliable moving map experience for business aircraft. This enhancement leverages our 3D map expertise and insight into the distinct, customer-specific needs that make our Airshow system so popular.”

“Version 2″ will become the new baseline software for Airshow 4000 and the Venue Media Center. Existing Airshow® 4000 customers will be able to upgrade to “Version 2″ through a software update that requires no changes to hardware. More information about Rockwell Collins Airshow® 4000 Moving Map systems is available at: http://www.rockwellcollins.com/products/cs/br/cabin-systems/moving-maps/airshow-4000/index.html.

The Media Center is an important feature of Rockwell Collins’ Venue high definition (HD) cabin management system. The device offers the latest entertainment and multimedia capabilities, seamlessly integrated and easily accessible. More information about Venue is available at: http://www.rockwellcollins.com/venue.

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.

June 16, 2009 – Annapolis, Maryland, and Cedar Rapids, Iowa—ARINC DirectSM and Rockwell Collins today announced the successful integration of their broadband solution for business jets—eXchangeTM with Service by SKYLinkSM—on a customer’s Bombardier Challenger 604 business jet.

eXchange with Service by SKYLink includes Rockwell Collins eXchange avionics, coupled with SKYLink Ku-band satellite service from ARINC Direct.

The Challenger 604 installation was performed at the ARINC Direct aircraft maintenance and integration facility in Colorado Springs (COS), using an STC developed under ARINC’s ODA (Organization Designation Authorization). This first-of-type STC was completed April 11, 2009, for ARINC customer Servicios Aéreos Denim, S.A. de C.V., based in Mexico.

This installation adds the Challenger 604 to the list of airframes with STCs available for eXchange/SKYLink service. ARINC Direct plans to make the Challenger STC available to qualified aircraft maintenance and integration facilities, along with the recently developed STC for the Cessna Citation X and the upcoming STC (in-progress) for the Boeing BBJ. Interested operators should contact their ARINC Direct Regional Sales Manager for more information by calling 1-866-321-6060.

eXchange with Service by SKYLink is a real-time, two-way satellite connectivity system providing true broadband speeds of up to 3.5Mbps to the aircraft. Operating on a Ku-band satellite constellation, SKYLink coverage begins when the system is turned on and continuously operates during taxi, takeoff, flight, and landing. It enables customers to access e-mail, corporate intranets (VPN) and the Internet, with options for global Voice over IP (VoIP) telephone service and videoconferencing. In addition, eXchange supports data connectivity for select Wi-Fi enabled smartphones, such as the RIM Blackberry models 8320 and 8820, allowing users to access e-mail and other data services.

The SKYLink Ku-band service is used on more than 95 corporate, personal, and government aircraft based in North America, Europe, Asia and the Middle East. The coverage area includes the continental United States, most of Mexico, the Caribbean, Central America, northern South America, Canada, the North Atlantic Ocean, and Europe. The addition of Caribbean coverage in 2008 and Pacific coverage in 2009 means today’s users of the SKYLink network can fly from Europe to North America, across the Caribbean, and on to Asia or Central and South America without losing access to important e-mail or Internet applications. Future expansion of the system into other regions in the world—including Asia, the Middle East, where business aircraft travel is rapidly expanding—is being explored by the SKYLink team.

Rockwell Collins operates one of the world’s largest avionics service networks, and sells and supports the eXchange hardware worldwide. ARINC is the world’s leading provider of aeronautical satellite services and supports eXchange customers through its established SKYLink satellite network.

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 and information management, and simulation and training is strengthened by 20,000 employees, and a global service and support network that crosses 27 countries. To find out more, please visit www.rockwellcollins.com.

ARINC Incorporated, a portfolio company of The Carlyle Group, provides communications, engineering and integration solutions for commercial, defense and government customers worldwide. Headquartered in Annapolis, Maryland with regional headquarters in London and Singapore, ARINC is ISO 9001 certified.

PARIS (June 15, 2009) – Rockwell Collins’ next generation avionics systems are installed and in final preparations for the first flight of Boeing’s 787 Dreamliner airplane. The company provides and serves as systems integrator for the airplane’s flight deck display system and crew alerting system, pilot controls, communication and surveillance systems, the aircraft’s common data network, and the core network cabinet.

“We’re tremendously proud of our success in meeting and exceeding our program milestones for the 787 Dreamliner and eagerly anticipate the airplane’s first flight,” said Kelly Ortberg, executive vice president and chief operating officer for Commercial Systems at Rockwell Collins. “Rockwell Collins has been an active teammate with Boeing throughout the design and development of this new airplane. We’re excited about the relationship we’ve built with Boeing during this process, and look forward to realizing the advancements in safety, efficiency and sustainability that will be made with our next generation avionics.”

During the development and design process, Rockwell Collins has served on Boeing’s 787 Partner Council and has employees working onsite at Boeing participating in day-to-day program design, integration and production activities.

Rockwell Collins content on Boeing’s 787 airplane includes an integrated display system featuring five 15.1-inch diagonal LCD displays – four across the flight deck and one in the control stand for emulation of the Control Display Units (CDU) – as well as dual LCD head-up displays (HUD). The system utilizes cursor control devices and a multi-function key pad for data entry and retrieval. Rockwell Collins employed advanced model based development processes and tools to make significant reductions in development cost, cycle time and life cycle costs typically associated with display systems.

The 787 flight deck also features Rockwell Collins’ latest generation of pilot controls – further advancing the company’s leadership in design, integration and manufacturing of this technology. Rockwell Collins has developed the control stand including auto throttles, and pitch, roll, yaw and primary flight controls, as well as their interfaces to the aircraft’s fly-by-wire systems. The modular design of the pilot controls will simplify installation and maintenance. This new system meets Boeing’s objective of providing operators with a look and feel similar to the Boeing 777, while achieving significant weight savings.

Rockwell Collins provides a newly developed Integrated Surveillance System (ISS) for the 787. This highly integrated system includes functions such as hazard detection, traffic alert and collision avoidance, Mode S surveillance, and terrain awareness and warning capabilities.

The 787′s communication system includes Rockwell Collins’ VHF-2100, SAT-2100 and HFS 900D. The lighter weight, highly reliable VHF-2100 is VDL Mode 2 capable with future growth to VDL Mode 3 and 4. The new, smaller and more reliable SAT-2100 supports the International Civil Aviation Organization’s safety services, as well as three channels of voice communications and offers growth to future Inmarsat Swift high-speed data capabilities. As part of the communications package, Rockwell Collins is also providing a state of the art digital flight deck audio system, and the cockpit voice and flight data recording system.

The Core Network, offered as basic on the 787, leverages Rockwell Collins’ investment in Information Management products. This next generation of the Core Network plays a key role in Boeing’s objective to ‘e-enable’ the entire aircraft. Utilizing commercial open standards, the Core Network hosts a wide range of third-party applications, and manages onboard information flow, to improve airline operational efficiency.

The 787′s Common Data Network (CDN) advances Rockwell Collins’ leadership as a supplier of advanced networking technologies. As a key component of GE Aviation Systems’ Common Core System, the CDN is a high integrity, bi-directional fiber optic and copper network that uses ARINC 664 protocols and standards to manage the information flow between the aircraft’s onboard systems. Based on commercial Ethernet technology, adapted to the avionics environment, the integrity and deterministic characteristics of Rockwell Collins’ CDN allows systems integrators to utilize this network for systems requiring a high level of data criticality. The CDN offers significant improvements over current generation data buses including expanded connectivity, higher data rates and significant reductions in aircraft weight when compared with point to point topologies.

In addition to leadership and engineering support, Rockwell Collins has used its service center in the region – the Kent Service Center – to actively support the program. Much of the work for 787 has been done at the company’s facilities in Iowa; Melbourne, Fla.; Irvine, Calif.; and Portland, Ore.

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.

Geneva, SWITZERLAND (May 11, 2009) – Rockwell Collins today announced the development of “Version 2” software for its Airshow® 4000 and Media Center three-dimensional (3D) moving map products. The new software will include more than 100 new features and enhancements that will bring an unprecedented amount of realism and capabilities to Rockwell Collins’ Airshow® 3D moving map product lines. “Version 2” maps on the Media Center will include additional details that take advantage of the product’s high-definition video output.

Key new highlights include:

• A new global map package that provides major improvements in detail and coverage worldwide
• Innovative new time and flight status displays
• Realistic day and night views on all 3D maps
• A new heads-up display designed to offer a pilot’s-eye view of the flight
• A completely refreshed look-and-feel throughout all features

“With the latest enhancements to our Airshow system, we are bringing together an amazing suite of new and refreshed features that take advantage of powerful 3D graphics capabilities,” said Steve Timm, vice president and general manager, Information Management Systems for Rockwell Collins. “As pioneers in the delivery of 3D map solutions, we uniquely understand the issues and dynamics of providing both an innovative and reliable moving map experience for business aircraft. This enhancement leverages our 3D map expertise and insight into the distinct, customer-specific needs that make our Airshow system so popular.”

“Version 2” will become the new baseline software for Airshow 4000 and the Venue Media Center. Existing Airshow® 4000 customers will be able to upgrade to “Version 2” through a software update that requires no changes to hardware. More information about Rockwell Collins Airshow® 4000 Moving Map systems is available at: http://www.rockwellcollins.com/products/cs/br/cabin-systems/moving-maps/airshow-4000/index.html

The Media Center is an important feature of Rockwell Collins’ Venue high definition (HD) cabin management system. The device offers the latest entertainment and multimedia capabilities, seamlessly integrated and easily accessible. More information about Venue is available at: http://www.rockwellcollins.com/venue.

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.

Geneva, SWITZERLAND (May 11, 2009) – Rockwell Collins’ Tailwind® 500 and Tailwind® 550 multi-region Direct Broadcast Satellite TV (DBS TV) systems now offer regional free-to-air TV access for India and Russia. The company’s Tailwind 500/ 550 satellite TV systems are the first to offer business jet travelers coverage for these regions.

“This is an important milestone for Rockwell Collins as we continue to make our Tailwind TV solutions attractive to customers in more regions,” saidSteve Timm, vice president and general manager, Information Management Systems for Rockwell Collins. “We look forward to delivering the new capabilities of our information and entertainment offerings to an increasingly global customer base.”

The expanded coverage for India is available immediately, and Russian coverage will be available in August 2009.

Rockwell Collins’ Tailwind® 500 system is a multi-regional tail mount airborne TV system developed and targeted specifically for the super-mid to large business aircraft. Tailwind 550 is a fuselage mount TV system designed for larger VIP business aircraft such as the BBJ and ACJ. Both systems allow the aircraft to receive DBS television signals that provide passengers with more than 475 channels of satellite video and audio programming in multiple geographic regions, including the United States, Europe, the Middle East and now India and Russia. Features include:

• Strong Reception In All Defined Areas And Regions
• Exceptional Performance In Regions With Poor Signals (Middle East and Russia)
• Operates in the Air and On The Ground
• Automatically Switches To The Right Satellite When Flying Across Regions

For more information on Tailwind® 500 visit http://www.rockwellcollins.com/products/cs/br/cabin-systems/satellite-tv/tailwind-500/index.html, and to learn more about Tailwind® 550 go to http://www.rockwellcollins.com/products/cs/br/cabin-systems/satellite-tv/tailwind550/index.html.

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.

Cedar Rapids, Iowa and Newport News, VA – (May 4, 2009) International Communications Group (ICG) has concluded an agreement to provide Rockwell Collins a version of the ICG NxtLink Iridium communications systems for Air Transport customers. Rockwell Collins is marketing the devices as the IRT 2110 (Dual Channel) and IRT 2120 (Tri Channel) Iridium systems. The units are currently available for delivery.

“We are extremely pleased to have entered into this agreement with Rockwell Collins,” noted Armin Jabs, ICG’s President and Chief Operating Officer (COO), who also oversees the company’s Private Label and New Market Development business activities. “This arrangement allows Rockwell Collins to provide a comprehensive Iridium based flight deck communications solution with features tailored to specific customer needs,” he added.

“We’ve worked closely with ICG to develop the specifications, requirements and configuration of these units,” said Steve Timm, Vice President and General Manager of Information Management at Rockwell Collins. “The IRT 2110 and IRT 2120 are designed to meet our air transport customers’ requirements, and manufactured to Rockwell Collins uncompromising standards. Adding an Iridium communications solution to our products portfolio further enhances our ability to offer airlines a comprehensive communications suite.”

The Iridium system presents an immediate and cost-effective near term solution to provide seamless voice and Datalink flight deck communications for virtually any size airframe including regional jets. Industry analysis has shown that the equipage costs can be recovered quickly through fuel savings as a result of increased efficiencies, and in some recent cases, the ability to communicate with Flight Ops has eliminated the need for expensive turn-backs or diversions.

“In addition to the Rockwell Collins HF radio, HF Datalink and Inmarsat Sat-coms, the IRT devices help us to round out the communications portfolio that Rockwell Collins can provide to customers, depending on their operational requirements,” Timm pointed out.

The IRT-2110 device incorporates a single Iridium transceiver (LBT) and a Short Burst Data (SBD) modem and provides connections to customary and standard flight deck voice and data systems. The IRT 2120 is a three-transceiver device, which combines dual LBTs providing two channels of global voice with an SBD modem dedicated to DataLink services. Both systems support Future Air Navigation System (FANS) and Controller Pilot Data Link Communications (CPDLC) as well as Aircraft Communications Addressing and Reporting System (ACARS) requirements.

Both devices also operate with the external CIM (Configuration Identification Module) which contains the Iridium SIM cards as well as the system configuration information. Keeping the SIMS and configuration storage with the aircraft at all times, make the IRT 2110 and IRT 2120 devices true line replaceable units (LRUs) and removes the requirement to update various databases and number of reassignments in the event of an LRU change-out.

Rockwell Collins customers interested in learning more about the IRT 2110 and IRT 2120 can call 319.295.4085 or csmarketing@rockwellcollins.com.

About ICG (www.icg.aero)

International Communications Group, Inc. (ICG) of Newport News, Va. is a recognized leader within the aerospace industry, in the development and manufacture of aeronautical communications systems and solutions for the General Aviation and Air Transport industries. ICG’s products provide satellite-based global voice and data telecommunications services for both cabin requirements and flight deck operations. Implementation of ICG avionics provides a comprehensive communications solution that can be customized for any size airframe or application. Products include: CTU systems, corded and cordless handsets, single- and multi-channel Iridium systems and data management devices. Markets for ICG products are the aerospace, military and maritime industries. ICG, a major Iridium value-added manufacturer (VAM) and value-added reseller (VAR), has developed a wide range of Iridium-based solutions and products for mobile satellite communications applications. ICG is an approved FAA manufacturing facility and operates an FAA approved repair station.

About Rockwell Collins (www.rockwellcollins.com)

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.

Hamburg, Germany (March 31, 2009) – Rockwell Collins has announced a new contract agreement with CanJet Airlines for installation of dPAVESTM in-flight entertainment (IFE) on two additional 737-800 aircraft.

“Our dPAVES IFE is the perfect complement to CanJet Airlines’ goal of providing passengers value, comfort and convenience as they fly,” explained Tommy Dodson, vice president and general manager, Cabin Systems for Rockwell Collins. “Our solution provides passengers with the enhanced clarity of digital technology while watching movies and other IFE programming. Additionally, its reduction in size, weight and power, as well as reliability improvements, provide operational benefits and lower life-cycle costs than existing analog systems.”

At the core of dPAVES is the Broadcast Digital Server (BDS) offering 160 gigabyte storage capability, integrated PRAM functionality and embedded Airshow Moving Map – all in one 4 MCU box. The large storage capability of the BDS allows for multiple play periods of entertainment content, and the server automatically selects the new content when the new play period starts.

Other airline benefits include:

• Scalable Architecture. Installing dPAVES will result in a reduced total cost of ownership versus other IFE solutions. System enhancements are easy and inexpensive to configure at a later date.
• Route Specific Content. Airlines can select from over 1,000 city-pair IFE programs, perfectly timed for the length of the route. Providing timely and interesting programs to passengers promotes safety by helping to keep passengers in their seats.
• Fleet Commonality of Line Replaceable Unit (LRU). Either Airbus or Boeing single-aisle aircraft use the same PAVES’ UADS equipment, reducing the need for separate parts inventories for a mixed fleet of aircraft.
• Plug and Play LRUs. The simplicity of PAVES’ system components allows maintenance staff to quickly diagnose and replace parts, cutting down on costly and time consuming repairs.
• Integrated 3D Airshow Moving Map. The latest-generation Airshow moving map is seamlessly embedded into the dPAVES Broadcast Digital Server (BDS) – no additional hardware is required.
• Flyable Data Loader dPAVES’ onboard Flyable Data Loader (FDL) eases loading of digital content and saves time and resources. Fifty gigabytes of video and audio programming can be loaded within five minutes via a single Blu-ray disk, and then automatically transferred to the server – no technical crew intervention required. Simultaneously, entertainment can be presented to the passengers.
• Hands-off Operation Fully automated, predefined content sequences will be initiated with the start of the system specific to each route without any operational intervention necessary.

Hardware deliveries will be made throughout 2009.

More information about our dPAVES IFE is available online at http://www.rockwellcollins.com/content/pdf/pdf_9925.pdf.

About CanJet Airlines
CanJet Airlines, a division of IMP Group Limited, Halifax, Nova Scotia, is Canada’s newest full-service charter airline. With experienced flight crews, a skilled management team, a knowledgeable support staff and a fleet Boeing 737-800 aircraft configured to 189 seating capacity. CanJet Airlines guarantees value, comfort and convenience on every charter flight. CanJet, born and raised in Atlantic Canada, guarantees a warm welcome and a generous offering of down east hospitality on every charter flight. Flying with CanJet is an experience you will look forward to on every charter flight.

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.

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (March 18, 2009) – Oman Air has selected Rockwell Collins to provide avionics for its fleet of 12 next-generation Boeing 737 aircrafts (6 leased, 6 direct purchase). Oman Air will also retrofit its current fleet of 9 next-generation Boeing 737 aircraft with the Rockwell Collins Data Link products.

“This is an important win as we look to further expand our presence in the Middle East,” said Jeff Standerski, vice president and general manager for Air Transport Systems at Rockwell Collins. “We are extremely honored to provide next generation avionics and information management capabilities which will provide Oman Air with a solution that will increase efficiency of their aircraft operations, enhance situational awareness for their pilot, and ultimately provide added comfort and safety for their passengers.”

Rockwell Collins MultiScanTM Hazard Detection System is among the avionics selected by Oman Air. The MultiScanTM system is the first and only radar that analyzes and determines actual weather hazards, not simply atmospheric moisture content. The MultiScanTM system is derived from extensive operational experience to create a fully automatic, hands-free airborne radar system that reduces pilot workload, enhances safety and passenger comfort by minimizing unexpected turbulence encounters, and provides optimal clutter-free weather displays.

Rockwell Collins Data Link system supports current Mode 2 31.5 Kbits/sec VHF data radios and is the future platform for air traffic control Data Link mandates such as Link 2000+. It allows flight crews to request and receive messages such as clearances, flight plan updates, weather data, diversion and emergency reports and passenger lists. The system can be tailored with application-specific menus and messages to further enhance efficiency and optimize operations. The system also supports the automatic downlink of engine and fuel performance data, which can be used to reduce maintenance and operating costs.

Oman Air also has selected Rockwell Collins sensors. Products selected include: ADF-900 Automatic Direction Finder, DFA-901 Direction Finding Antenna, DME-900 Distance Measuring Equipment, HFS-900D High Frequency Data Radio,CPL-920D Coupling Unit, GLU925 Multi-Mode Receiver,PAU-700 Passenger Address Unit, LRA-900 Low-range Radio Altimeter, TPR-901 Mode S Transponder,VHF-2100 High Speed Multi-Mode Data Radio, VOR-900 VHF Omnidirectional Range Receiver, and TTR-921 Traffic Alert Collision Avoidance System (TCAS) II Receiver/Transmitter.

In September 2008, Oman Air selected Rockwell Collins to provide its Airshow 4200D Moving Map and Flight Information System and Rockwell Collins’ Tailwind 560 in-flight TV system for seven of the airline’s Airbus 330 fleet.

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.