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Emirates selects Rockwell Collins MultiScan, avionics for Boeing 777s
DUBAI (November 12, 2007) - Emirates Airline has selected Rockwell Collins to provide its MultiScan Hazard Detection™ System among a broad range of avionics
for 47 of its Boeing 777 aircraft. The agreement also calls for an option on 12 additional aircraft. Deliveries began in August.
"Emirates joins more than 100 airlines worldwide who have selected the proven capabilities of MultiScan for their aircraft,"
said Jeff Standerski, vice president and general manager of Air Transport Systems for Rockwell Collins. "MultiScan continues
to be a differentiator when it comes to enabling safer, smoother and more efficient flights."
Rockwell Collins' award-winning WXR-2100 MultiScan Hazard Detection System is the first and only radar that analyzes and determines
actual weather hazards, not simply atmospheric moisture content. MultiScan is a fully automatic, hands-free airborne radar
system with more than four years of operational experience that reduces pilot workload and enhances safety and passenger comfort
by minimizing unexpected turbulence encounters, and provides optimal clutter-free weather detection from the nose of the aircraft
to 320 nautical miles.
Emirates also selected the Rockwell Collins GLU-920 Multi-Mode Receiver (MMR), an integrated unit that provides the aircraft's
primary position, velocity and time reference and enables precision landing capability. The advanced MMR also offers instrument
landing system capability and high-integrity, satellite-based positioning for navigation and future landing functions. The
system is designed to meet future air traffic management requirements while offering commonality across fleet types.
Other Rockwell Collins equipment chosen by Emirates Airline includes the ADF-900 Automatic Direction Finder, DME-900 Distance
Measuring Equipment, HFS-900D High Frequency System, CPL-920D Coupling Unit and the VOR-900 VHF Omnidirectional Radio.
Based in Dubai, Emirates is one of the fastest growing airlines in the world. It currently operates 110 wide-bodied aircraft,
including 11 freighters, to 96 cities in 60 countries. This year it has launched services to Venice, Sao Paulo, Newcastle,
Toronto and Ahmedabad, and will soon add Houston to its global network.
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 strengthened 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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