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Air China signs agreement with Rockwell Collins to provide long-term avionics support
SINGAPORE (February 01, 2010) - Air China has signed a ten-year maintenance agreement with Collins Aviation Maintenance Services Shanghai Limited (CAMSS),
a Rockwell Collins joint venture, to provide service and support for Rockwell Collins equipment on the entire Air China fleet.
"This contract award is a result of our long-standing relationship with Air China and the quality service we have provided
them over the years." said Ken Estelle, vice president and general manager, Technical Service Solutions for Rockwell Collins.
Estelle also stated that the contract exemplifies the company's strategic focus on China and its commitment to serve the region
by providing total life cycle support.
He Li, senior vice president of Air China, added, "Air China has progressively built long term strategic partnerships with
major suppliers worldwide to ensure we're operating at high level. Rockwell Collins has been providing excellent services
for Air China over the years. They are a trusted supplier and partner."
A corresponding avionics shop cooperation agreement was signed with maintenance provider Ameco, to jointly support the entire
Air China's installed base of Rockwell Collins avionics equipment under a price per flight hour program for ten years. The
two agreements commenced on Jan. 1, 2010.
Additionally, Rockwell Collins plans to establish a global asset management capability in China in mid-2010 that will further
support this agreement, as well as other asset-based programs like the Rental/Exchange and DispatchTM programs targeted for the Boeing 787, ARJ21 and other aircraft types operated by Chinese carriers.
Rockwell Collins' global network of more than 80 locations provides life cycle service and support for commercial, business,
corporate and military operations. Logistics capabilities include asset management, engineering services, on-board services,
repair and overhaul, service parts, technical information, and training and simulation systems and services. These solutions
are tailored to meet customer operational requirements and reduce total cost of ownership.
Collins Aviation Maintenance Services Shanghai, Ltd. (CAMSS)
Rockwell Collins, a world-class provider of aviation electronics and communication solutions, set up its Shanghai service
center in 1997. In March 2003, this service center was converted into a joint venture between Rockwell Collins and China Eastern
Airlines. Located in the Pudong Waigaoqiao Free Trade Zone, Collins Aviation Maintenance Service (Shanghai) Limited provides
service and support for communications, navigation, sensors, display, flight control computer, weather radar and in-flight
entertainment solutions.
Aircraft Maintenance and Engineering Corporation (Ameco)
Located at Beijing's Capital International Airport, Ameco is a joint venture facility operated by Air China and Lufthansa
Airlines. The company provides line maintenance and services for Boeing and Airbus aircraft. The facility performs engine
overhauls and provides repairs for approximately 10,000 aircraft components including hydraulics, landing gears, wheels and
brakes, aviation electronic systems and pneumatics.
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 nearly 20,000 employees, and a global
service and support network that crosses 27 countries. To find out more, please visit www.rockwellcollins.com.
Media Contact:
Pam Tvrdy-Cleary
319.295.0591 office
319.431.0951 mobile
pjtvrdy@rockwellcollins.com
At Singapore Air Show 2010:
Dave Yeoman
319.431.0864
dyeoman@rockwellcollins.com
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