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Samsung Techwin, Bombardier to debut Rockwell Collins eXchange
ORLANDO (November 08, 2005) - Rockwell Collins announced that its eXchangeTM broadband data and live TV solution will debut on Samsung Techwin's two Bombardier Global Express XRS* business jets, as
well on a Bombardier Global 5000* demonstrator aircraft. A third undisclosed customer has also selected eXchange for their
Global Express XRS business jet. The eXchange system will first be installed on the Bombardier Global 5000 demonstrator aircraft,
with Samsung Techwin and the third customer aircraft to follow.
"We're pleased with the customer response to eXchange and proud of the competitive advantages it will bring to the corporate
aviation marketplace," said Denny Helgeson, vice president and general manager, Business and Regional Systems for Rockwell
Collins. "With eXchange, passengers will experience a home and office-like environment in the aircraft with live TV and real-time
high speed connectivity so they can be more productive, well informed and entertained during flight."
"We are delighted that Samsung and Rockwell Collins share our vision of the added value that in-flight connectivity can bring
to passengers," said Duncan Koerbel, vice-president and general manager, Global Product Line for Bombardier Business Aircraft.
"This is another example of Bombardier's commitment to apply advanced cabin technologies that meet emerging needs."
The capability of the eXchange system is made possible through a strategic agreement with Connexion by BoeingSM, a business unit of the Boeing Company. The eXchange system combines the advanced antenna technology and signal processing
capabilities of Rockwell Collins' Tailwind® 500 multi-region Direct Broadcast Satellite (DBS) TV system with the broadband
Internet, data, and entertainment connectivity service of Connexion by Boeing to enable real-time, nearly global two-way Ku-band
data coverage.
Rockwell Collins eXchange system will integrate with the company's Airshow 21 cabin electronics system. Passengers can use
the eXchange system to access the Internet and fire-wall protected corporate intranets; send outgoing e-mail or open large
attachments from incoming e-mail; get the news, weather or destination information; or view live DBS television programming.
The eXchange system brings over 400 channels of DBS TV containing content rich digital news, sports and entertainment programming
straight to the cabin. It also provides the fastest data connectivity at speeds of up to 5 Mbps to the aircraft and 256 Kbps
from the aircraft.
The system can receive live digital television signals in various DBS footprints around the world, including the U.S., Europe
and the Middle East. Subscription-based programming is available in these regions through agreements with DIRECTV in the U.S.,
TPS in Europe, and Showtime in the Middle East. The integrated eXchange system will also allow customers to receive eXchange
TV while flying over oceanic regions through its relationship with Connexion by Boeing. This offering is not available with
any other aircraft approved satellite TV system supplier.
The Bombardier Global aircraft family has earned high praise from customers since the first ultra long-range Global Express
business jet entered service. The new high speed Bombardier Global 5000 business jet combines superior comfort, speed and
the most technologically advanced cabin in the super large segment. The Global Express XRS ultra long-range business jet takes
the superior performance of the revolutionary Global Express aircraft even further, offering the ultimate level of cabin comfort,
refinement and technology.
Connexion by Boeing is, for the second year running, the recipient of the World Travel Award for World's Leading High-Speed
In-flight Internet Services Provider. Through a broadband connection to an equipped airplane, high-speed Internet, data and
entertainment connectivity is delivered directly to travelers in flight. The Connexion by Boeing service is available today
on flights offered by Lufthansa, SAS, Japan Airlines, ANA, Singapore Airlines, China Airlines, Korean Air, Asiana Airlines
and El Al Israel Airlines. In addition, Etihad Airways and Austrian Airlines have announced their intent to install the Connexion
by Boeing system on their long-range airplanes. Connexion by Boeing also offers a high-speed connectivity solution for the
business aviation market and has announced Teekay Shipping as its launch customer for the maritime market. For more information,
please visit www.connexionbyboeing.com
Rockwell Collins (NYSE: COL) is a worldwide leader in the design, production, and support of communication and aviation electronics
for commercial and government customers. The company's 17,000 employees in 27 countries deliver industry-leading communication,
navigation, surveillance, display, flight control, inflight entertainment, information management, and maintenance, training
and simulation solutions. Additional information is available at www.rockwellcollins.com.
*Global Express XRS and Bombardier Global 5000 are trademarks of Bombardier Inc. or its subsidiaries.
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