AirAsia signs service agreement with Rockwell Collins
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (July 07, 2005) - AirAsia has selected Rockwell Collins to provide service and support for the Rockwell Collins avionics on its new fleet of
Airbus 320 aircraft. Under the 15-year agreement, Rockwell Collins Aviation Services will provide AirAsia with maintenance
support at a set price per flight hour, billed on a single monthly invoice.
“Rockwell Collins Singapore Service Center is well-positioned to provide the support that AirAsia requires for its new aircraft
fleet,” said Harry Gregory, senior vice president and general manager of Rockwell Collins Aviation Services. “This guaranteed
performance contract establishes a value model for other carriers in the Asia region.”
The first of AirAsia’s 60 A320s, covered in this agreement, will enter service later this year. The airline has the option
of adding an additional 40 aircraft under an amended contract. AirAsia, based in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, is one of the fastest
growing low-cost carriers in the region, with partnerships in Thailand (Thai AirAsia) and Indonesia (AWAIR).
AirAsia's Chief Engineer, Azhari Dahlan, commenting on the award of the long term agreement said, “AirAsia is delighted to
work with Rockwell Collins on this program and looks forward to the improved functionality offered by the new Multiscan Radar
and MMR combined with the legendary reliability of Rockwell Collins’ communication equipment. We never forget we are purely
an airline and need strong maintenance partners to deliver solutions to our need for high reliability and cost effectiveness.
With this 15 -year agreement, we can ensure long term low costs and the highest quality.”
Rockwell Collins Aviation Services’ global network of more than 80 locations provides repair and overhaul of avionics equipment
for commercial, business, corporate and military operations. Additional logistics capabilities include on-board services,
service parts, simulation & training solutions, technical information services and logistics 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 company information is available at www.rockwellcollins.com.
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