Rockwell Collins avionics, cabin systems selected by Aegean Airlines
FARNBOROUGH (July 17, 2006) - Aegean Airlines, based in Greece, recently selected Rockwell Collins' avionics, as well as its Programmable Audio Video Entertainment
System (PAVES®) and the Airshow 4200 moving map information system for eight new and three leased Airbus A320 aircraft. The
agreement also calls for an option on 12 additional aircraft with deliveries scheduled to begin in February 2007.
A highlight of the avionics package is the Rockwell Collins' WXR-2100 MultiScan™ Weather Radar, which is a fully automatic
radar that reduces pilot workload and enhances safety and passenger comfort by reducing unexpected turbulence encounters.
MultiScan provides optimal weather detection from the nose of the aircraft to 320 nautical miles.
Other Rockwell Collins avionics selected by Aegean Airlines are the complete array of aircraft sensors, including the latest
generation VHF-2100 data radio. The VHF-2100 design provides higher reliability due to 30 percent fewer part and 20 percent
lower power requirements than previous designs. The VHF-2100 also supports all future operational modes of VHF Data Link.
Rockwell Collins AOC-900 Data Link operational software was selected by Aegan Airlines.
Another highlight of the avionics package is the GLU-925 Multi Mode receiver (MMR), which is the first to include LAAS, and
supports growth to future FMS landing system (FLS) and GPS landing system (GLS) capabilities currently in development at Airbus.
The PAVES system selected by Aegean Airlines provides passengers overhead video on the latest generation 10 inch retractable
liquid crystal displays featuring wide viewing angles and crisp, bright picture quality. In addition, Aegean Airlines selected
a state of the art digital video reproducer based on hard disk memory. The system offers up to 25 channels of high-fidelity
digital in-seat audio programming. PAVES enables airlines to provide passengers a variety of entertainment options that utilize
available flying time.
Rockwell Collins Airshow 4200 offers a full-featured multimedia platform, incorporating a wide variety of capabilities, including
3-D route maps, real-time news feeds, connecting gate information, and points-of-interest media libraries. It captures real-time
flight information from the aircraft's flight management computer, long-range navigation system, and aircraft communication
systems. The Airshow 4200 can use the on-board ACARS connection to retrieve current airport terminal information.
Aegean Airlines operates 22 aircraft and serves all major Greek destinations as well as cities in Germany, Italy, Cyprus and
Bulgaria. Aegean Airlines will carry approximately 5 million passengers in 2006 flying mostly scheduled routes. A number of
charter routes connect the Greek holiday resorts to major European cities. Three times winner of a European Regions Airline
Association award and registered by the International Air Transport Association Safety Audit, Aegean Airlines offers quality
service from its Athens and Thessaloniki bases.
Rockwell Collins is a pioneer in the development and deployment of innovative communication and aviation electronics solutions
for both commercial and government applications. Our expertise in flight deck avionics, cabin electronics, mission communications
and information management is strengthened by 17,000 employees, and a global service and support network that crosses 27 countries.
To find out more, please visit www.rockwellcollins.com.
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