V Australia selects Rockwell Collins avionics for 777s

V Australia, the new international long-haul airline of Australia launched recently by Virgin Blue, has selected a suite of Rockwell Collins avionics for seven firm and six option Boeing 777-300ER aircraft. Deliveries are scheduled to start in September 2008.

“We have developed a strong relationship with Virgin Blue,” said Jeff Standerski, vice president of Air Transport Systems for Rockwell Collins. “By delivering best-value, we continue to build trust with our customers.”

The products chosen by V Australia include MultiScan Hazard Detection™ System, TTR-921 TCAS II Receiver/Transmitter, ADF-900 Automatic Direction Finder, DFA-901 Direction Finding Antenna, DME-900 Distance Measuring Equipment, HFS-900D High Frequency System, CPL-920D Coupling Unit, GLU-925 Multi Mode Receiver (MMR), LRA-900 Low-range Radio Altimeter, TPR-901 Mode S Transponder, VHF-2100 Very High Frequency Transceiver, VOR-900 VHF Omnidirection Range/Marker Beacon receiver and SAT-2100B Satellite Communication System.

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 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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