US Airways signs service agreement with Rockwell Collins Aviation Services

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (January 23, 2004) - US Airways’ subsidiary PSA Airlines has selected Rockwell Collins Aviation Services (CAS) to provide service and support for Collins avionics on their fleet of CRJ200 aircraft.

Under a ten-year, Dispatch 100^SM agreement, CAS will provide spares ownership at multiple bases, logistics management, maintenance repair, technical training, and on-site technical support under a single per flight hour price.

"We worked closely with PSA to customize our Dispatch 100 program to their specific operational requirements,” said Harry Gregory, senior vice president and general manager, Collins Aviation Services. "We appreciate PSA’s confidence in CAS, and look forward to supporting the PSA’s team in achieving their operational goals."

“Collins Aviation Services Dispatch 100 program will provide PSA with world-class support and dispatch reliability while minimizing the capital investment for this rapidly growing fleet of aircraft,” said Terry Petrun, vice president of administration for the US Airways Express Shared Services Organization.

Dispatch 100 combines industry leading repair cycle times with spares ownership and reliable on-wing performance to deliver guaranteed availability. CAS' total life cycle service solution includes spares management, distribution, component repair and overhaul, and component reliability improvements. Dispatch 100 customers realize guaranteed dispatchability and revenue savings through this easy-to-use program, with a single point of contact and one monthly flight hour-based invoice.

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, training & simulator systems and services, technical information services and technical 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. In January 2004, Forbes magazine selected Rockwell Collins as the best managed aerospace & defense company in America. Additional company information is available at www.rockwellcollins.com.

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