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Rockwell Collins and Duncan Aviation bring Engineering Services Solutions to Business Jet owners

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (September 24, 2007) - Rockwell Collins and Duncan Aviation announced they will  jointly offer Engineering Service Solutions (ESS), a new service offering that enhances the life cycle of current Rockwell Collins products by increasing functionality and reliability for the business jet owners.

"It's exciting to be working together with our Dealers to bring new value to our combined customer base," said John Fischer, senior director, Engineering Services Solutions for Rockwell Collins. "By utilizing our product engineering expertise and Duncan's many years of service experience, together we deliver solutions that provide a variety of benefits to our customers."

According to Don Fiedler, Manager, New Business Development at Duncan Aviation, "We have always had a great relationship with Rockwell Collins and have enjoyed their willingness for discussing and developing new and innovative ways to work together. Duncan is excited to be working with Rockwell Collins on their ESS and preventative maintenance programs. These enhance the lifecycle value of the existing Rockwell Collins products for our customers."

Engineering Services Solutions, first announced by Rockwell Collins in April 2007, offers innovative technology insertions and engineering-developed preventative maintenance techniques to enhance the life cycle of the fielded Rockwell Collins products. Some examples for business jet owners include: modifications to take advantage of Inmarsat's Broadband Service; improved navigation and landing options with GPS and FMS upgrades; and many avionics repair techniques that enable higher reliability and lower overall maintenance costs.

Duncan Aviation is an aircraft service provider with 1,900 employees supporting the aviation needs of government and business operators and other service providers. Services include major retrofits for cabin and cockpit systems in addition to full paint and interior services, airframe inspections, engine service, and aircraft sales and acquisitions. Complete service facilities are located in Lincoln, Neb., and Battle Creek, Mich. Additional locations include more than 20 satellite avionics facilities strategically located throughout the United States. Parts, Components and Services (PCS) is available 24/7 to handle any aircraft system problem with immediate exchanges, rotables, loaners or avionics/instrument/accessory/propeller repairs and overhauls. To find out more, please visit www.DuncanAviation.aero.

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 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.

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