Rockwell Collins enters avionics maintenance agreement with NetJets
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (February 02, 2004) - Rockwell Collins has been selected by NetJets to provide forward exchange support on its fleet of Raytheon Hawker 800XP aircraft.
Under the 10-year agreement, Rockwell Collins Aviation Services will provide NetJets with forward exchange service through
the worldwide Collins Rental-Exchange Program. Staffed 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, the rental-exchange program provides
industry-leading support to aircraft operators worldwide.
Designed to support fractional operations by maximizing aircraft dispatch ability, forward exchange includes all aspects of
maintaining the Collins avionics onboard the aircraft such as maintenance and component repairs, reliability upgrades, and
equipment removal and refit coverage.
NetJets Inc., a Berkshire Hathaway Inc. company, provides the safest and most secure private aviation travel solutions in
the world. In 2003, NetJets will fly more than 250,000 flights to over 140 different countries. NetJets® fractional aircraft
ownership allows individuals and companies to buy a piece of a private business jet at a fraction of the cost of whole aircraft
ownership and guarantees availability 365 days a year with just a few hours notice. More information on NetJets is available
at www.netjets.com.
Collins Aviation Services’ global network of more than 60 locations provides repair and overhaul of avionics equipment for
commercial, business 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. In January 2004, Forbes magazine selected Rockwell Collins as the best managed aerospace
& defense company in
America
. Additional information is available at www.rockwellcollins.com.
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