Rockwell Collins to Provide Long-Term Avionics Support to Air China

(Singapore, February 1, 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.

Source : Rockwell Collins, Inc. (NYSE: COL)