Rockwell Collins’ interactive map flies high aboard the Global 5000

LAS VEGAS (October 11, 2004) - Today at the National Business Aviation Association (NBAA), Rockwell Collins announced that its new Airshow interactive moving map has been selected by Bombardier Aerospace as a standard option aboard its new high-speed Bombardier Global 5000 business jet.

The new Airshow interactive map and flight information product is an integral component of the Airshow 21 cabin electronic system installed on each Bombardier Global 5000.  The Ethernet-based Airshow 21 is an advanced system architecture that supports a full suite of functions on the Bomabardier Global 5000, from entertainment and cabin controls, to global office connectivity.  All cabin capabilities are controlled on-board with an innovative, full function graphical user interface (GUI) also designed by Rockwell Collins. The Bombardier Global 5000 is the only business jet featuring the new Airshow system. Aircraft deliveries are scheduled to begin in early 2005.

The new Airshow interactive moving map and flight information product is a software application that runs on-board the Bomabardier Global 5000 server.  It uses patented Airshow map technology to portray a variety of maps in multiple resolutions, overlaid with flight-relevant information such as time to destination, local weather, etc.  The product allows each passenger on board the Global 5000 to view maps, flight information, news, sports, financials and weather information at their own pace, in their own seat.  This approach is unique from traditional video broadcast systems, such as Rockwell Collins’ Airshow 4000, and is made possible by using an Ethernet LAN and HTML browsers to facilitate distribution of interactive functionality directly to each seat.

The Bombardier Global 5000’s interactive map captures real-time flight information from the aircraft’s flight management computer and long-range navigation system.  It also connects to the on-board communication system to retrieve Airshow Network content from a variety of service providers managed by Rockwell Collins, including BBC, Wall Street Journal, CNN, SportsTicker, Bloomberg, and Intellicast.

The Ethernet-based Airshow 21 system and the new interactive map will be on display in the Rockwell Collins booth (#12519) and on the Bombardier Global 5000 demonstrator located at the NBAA 2004 Static Display at Henderson Executive Airport, a short distance from the Las Vegas Convention Center.

Rockwell Collins (NYSE: COL) is a world leader in the design, production and support of communications and aviation electronics solutions for government and commercial customers worldwide.  Additional information is available at www.rockwellcollins.com.

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