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Rockwell Collins awarded contract modification to sixth production phase for C/KC-135 Global Air Traffic Management upgrade
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (April 02, 2008) -  The U.S. Air Force has awarded Rockwell Collins a $64.6 million modification to the C/KC-135 Global Air Traffic Management
(GATM) Lot VI contract. This is in addition to previously ordered hardware kits and installations, making Lot VI the largest
production option exercised to date under this contract. Given this latest modification, the GATM contract value now exceeds
$555 million.
As of March, 2008, Rockwell Collins has delivered the U.S. Air Force 229 C/KC-135 production aircraft equipped with GATM technology.
This program is touted by the U.S. Air Force as a model program that continues to exceed requirements for on-time delivery.
"This latest award reinforces the trust we have earned from our customer on this program," said Phil Jasper, vice president
and general manager of Mobility and Rotary Wing Solutions for Rockwell Collins. "The trust has been earned by meeting all
of our commitments on cost and within schedule. We don't take that trust for granted and we will continue to work closely
with the Air Force to deliver best value, high quality avionics for the C/KC-135 program."
As the prime avionics systems integrator for the U.S. Air Force C/KC-135 GATM program, Rockwell Collins is providing the technology
that ensures the KC-135 meets current and future communication/navigation/surveillance and air traffic management (CNS/ATM)
requirements, allowing it to operate in commercial airspace throughout the world.
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.
This press release contains statements that are forward-looking statements as defined in the Private Securities Litigation
Reform Act of 1995. Actual results may differ materially from those projected as a result of certain risks and uncertainties,
including, but not limited to U.S. government spending and budgetary policies; potential cancellation or amendments of awards
or orders; challenges in the design, development, production and support of advanced technologies as well as other risks and
uncertainties, including but not limited to those detailed from time to time in the Rockwell Collins Securities and Exchange
Commission filings. These forward-looking statements are made only as of the date hereof and the Company assumes no obligation
to update any forward-looking statement.
Media Contact:
Pam Tvrdy
319.295.0591
pjtvrdy@rockwellcollins.com
Dave Gosch
319.295.2908
djgosch@rockwellcollins.com
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