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.

Airline will begin outfitting its fleet with in-flight Wi-Fi from Row 44 later this year

FORNEBU, Norway, April 27 – Norwegian Air Shuttle ASA, Europe’s fifth largest low-cost carrier, announced today that it is equipping its entire fleet with high-speed in-flight broadband. The airline will use a satellite-based broadband solution from Row 44.

Norwegian, winner of Air Transport World’s 2009 Market Leadership Award, will be the first European airline to equip its fleet with high-speed in-flight broadband. Norwegian will be able to offer passengers uninterrupted broadband services–Internet browsing, live international television, movies, music, mobile phones, texting, and e-commerce–to all of the airline’s 84 destinations across Europe. In addition to its current fleet, Norwegian has orders for nearly 50 new planes–all of which the airline will equip with Row 44′s broadband service.

“Norwegian has become one of the most successful carriers by relentlessly adding value to our passengers’ travel experience,” said Bjorn Kjos, CEO of Norwegian. Row 44′s system will help us add exciting new productivity and entertainment services to our flights–creating more satisfied and loyal passengers and crew, giving Norwegian a strong competitive advantage, and adding significantly to our bottom line.”

“Norwegian Air Shuttle is widely considered one of the most innovative, agile, and forward-thinking airlines in the world. They are an extremely strong organization led by disciplined, insightful professionals. Norwegian is known for creating and rapidly deploying new capabilities that delight their passengers,” said John Guidon, Row 44′s CEO. “Row 44 is honored that Norwegian has chosen our in-flight broadband to enhance their passenger and crew experience and create a powerful new profit center.”

Row 44 will begin installing its broadband system on Norwegian planes in the fourth quarter of 2009.

About Norwegian Air Shuttle ASA

Norwegian Air Shuttle ASA is a low-fare, point-to-point airline, registered on the Oslo Stock Exchange, employing approx. 1500 people. Norwegian operates a total of 175 routes to 83 destinations. In 2008 Norwegian Air Shuttle ASA transported 9.1 million passengers. The company’s headquarters are located at Fornebu, outside Oslo.