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Turkish Airlines selects Rockwell Collins’ MultiScan™ and sensors
BERLIN (June 08, 2010) - Turkish Airlines has selected Rockwell Collins to provide a full suite of avionics solutions including its MultiScan™ Hazard
Detection system, Traffic Collision Avoidance System (TCAS), data link system and sensors for its growing fleet of Boeing
and Airbus aircraft. The agreement includes 20 firm and 15 option B737 aircraft and 20 firm and 10 option A319/321 aircraft
with deliveries beginning in 2011.
An official signing ceremony to commemorate the agreement was held at the 2010 ILA Berlin Airshow at 2 p.m. on June 8 at Rockwell
Collins' Stand 212, Hall 8.
The avionics selection by Turkish Airlines includes Rockwell Collins MultiScan™ Hazard Detection System. The system analyzes and determines actual weather hazards, not simply atmospheric moisture content. The MultiScan system
is derived from extensive operational experience to create a fully automatic, hands-free airborne radar system that reduces
pilot workload, enhances safety and passenger comfort by minimizing unexpected turbulence encounters, and provides optimal
clutter-free weather displays.
Rockwell Collins' data link system supports current Mode 2 VHF data radios and is the future platform for air traffic control data link mandates such as Link
2000+. It allows flight crews to request and receive messages such as clearances, flight plan updates, weather data, diversion
and emergency reports and passenger lists. The system can be tailored with application-specific menus and messages to further
enhance efficiency and optimize airline operations. The system also supports the automatic downlink of engine and fuel performance
data, which can be used to reduce maintenance and operating costs.
Turkish Airlines also selected a full suite of Rockwell Collins' sensors.
About Turkish Airlines
Established in 1933 with a fleet of only 5 aircraft, Star Alliance member, Turkish Airlines is today a 4-star airline company
with a fleet of 142 aircraft flying to 158 destinations around the world, comprising 37 domestic and 121 international destinations.
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
+1.319.295.0592 office
+1.319.431.0941 mobile
pjtvrdy@rockwellcollins.com
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