MHI selects Rockwell Collins Pro Line Fusion™ for new regional jet
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (November 05, 2007) - Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. (MHI) has selected Rockwell Collins to provide its Pro Line Fusion™ avionics for the Mitsubishi
Regional Jet (MRJ). Additionally, Rockwell Collins will serve as the avionics system integrator for the MRJ program.
MHI expects global demand for around 5,000 regional jets in MRJ's size class over the next 20 years.
"We're honored to be selected by MHI to provide a comprehensive solution for this advanced technology aircraft, which features
our newest avionics offering -- Pro Line Fusion," said Denny Helgeson, vice president and general manager of Business and
Regional Systems for Rockwell Collins. "Pro Line Fusion delivers the next generation of capabilities for this aircraft and
will provide unprecedented levels of flight deck functionality and operational efficiency to MHI and MRJ operators."
Rockwell Collins' Pro Line Fusion solution features an open architecture, while providing an intuitive graphical human-machine
interface, extensive situational awareness capabilities and comprehensive integration with aircraft systems. Furthermore,
the Pro Line Fusion system offers information management capabilities for database management, aircraft maintenance and airline
operations planning to enhance operational efficiency.
The Pro Line Fusion integrated flight deck features high-resolution, 15-inch diagonal LCD displays. Rockwell Collins will
provide industry-leading integrated and sophisticated display system for MRJ in cooperation with MHI; optional capabilities
include synthetic and enhanced vision.
Rockwell Collins will provide communication, navigation, surveillance, engine indication and crew alerting system (EICAS),
and aircraft maintenance systems. The flight management system features graphical flight planning, as well as WAAS/LPV and
RNP capabilities.
The Pro Line Fusion system offers extensive growth capabilities to meet all anticipated future air space requirements, as
well as high reliability to meet the rigorous demands of regional airline operations.
About MHI
MHI has been looking for opportunities to develop commercial airplanes ever since production of the YS-11, Japan's first domestically
manufactured airliner after World War II, ended in 1973. With its new authorization to offer (ATO), the company will enter
an epoch making and significant business phase toward independent development, manufacture and marketing of commercial aircraft,
thereby enabling realization of the long-cherished wish of the Japanese aircraft industry, which for a long time has been
held to the level of partnerships with leading global aircraft manufacturers.
About Rockwell Collins
Rockwell Collins (NYSE: COL) is a pioneer in the development and deployment of innovative communication and aviation electronic
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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