Flight Options renews services contract with Rockwell Collins

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (January 04, 2007) - Rockwell Collins has renewed a 5-year Exchange Services  agreement with Flight Options, LLC, which enables turnaround time shipment of Rockwell Collins avionics units on over 130 Flight Options aircraft within 24 hours. Aircraft covered in the agreement include Beechjet 400A, Hawker 400XP, Citation III, Citation V, Hawker 800XP, and Challenger 601 aircraft. 

"This agreement with Rockwell Collins provides enhanced flexibility on avionics units, reliability information and cost structure, which in turn, improves Flight Options' business model and the service we provide our customers," said Jerry Bemis, vice president, maintenance, Flight Options, LLC.

"We are very pleased to extend and broaden our relationship with Flight Options. The agreement provides Flight Options a guaranteed availability of assets across its expanding fleets and significantly reduces the administrative costs associated with operations," said Scott Gunnufson, vice president of business operations for Rockwell Collins Services.
 
Rockwell Collins' global infrastructure and extensive support system are ready from the United States to Europe and Asia, making worldwide rental-exchange assets nearby to provide avionics rental or exchange services.
 
Flight Options, LLC, located in Cleveland, offers the complete spectrum of programs from Fractional First™ ownership to leasing to JetPASS Ultimate Travel membership and has received the prestigious ARG/US Platinum Safety Rating three times. The Flight Options fleet of over 150 aircraft includes the world's largest fleets of Beechjet 400As and Legacy Executive aircraft. Flight Options' fleet consists of the Beechjet 400A, Hawker 400XP, Hawker 800XP, Citation X and Legacy. More information is available at www.flightoptions.com or by calling 877.703.2348.

Rockwell Collins (NYSE: COL) 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, information management and simulation and training is strengthened by 18,000 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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