Air Force selects Rockwell Collins for B-1B training system

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (April 11, 2006) - Rockwell Collins has been selected to provide concurrency updates, training modifications and support for the U.S. Air Force's B-1B Training System. The 6-year contract is worth $95 million.

The contract calls for Rockwell Collins to support five Weapons System Trainers, two Mission Trainers, five Cockpit Procedure Trainers and 18 Maintenance Trainers.

"This award is confirmation of the Air Force's satisfaction with Rockwell Collins' performance in providing B-1B training solutions in the past and their confidence in our capabilities to deliver on-time and on-budget," said Tony Syme, vice president of Simulation & Training Solutions for Rockwell Collins.

The B-1B training program was made available for re-competition this year. NLX, purchased by Rockwell Collins in 2003, had been providing B-1B training services for the Air Force since 1999.

Rockwell Collins (NYSE: COL) is a worldwide leader in the design, production, and support of communication and aviation electronics for commercial and government customers. The company's 17,000 employees in 27 countries deliver industry-leading communication, navigation, surveillance, display, flight control, in-flight entertainment, information management, and maintenance, training and simulation solutions. Additional information is available at www.rockwellcollins.com.

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