Rockwell Collins introduces global broadband connectivity for business aircraft; Strategic agreement with Connexion by Boeing paves the way for enhanced connectivity and entertainment offerings; Bombardier Global family to be launch platform

ORLANDO, Fla. (October 07, 2003) - Rockwell Collins (NYSE:COL) today introduced Collins eXchange, a global broadband connectivity solution for business aircraft. The leading-edge capability is made possible through a strategic agreement with Connexion by Boeing, a business unit of the Boeing Company (NYSE:BA), and provides business aircraft passengers with a single source for two-way cable-quality connectivity worldwide. The entire Bombardier Global family - Global Express, Global 5000 and the newly launched Global Express XRS - will be the launch aircraft, and certification is expected in early 2005.

"In today's data-rich environment, people want the same access to information and entertainment while onboard an aircraft as they have on the ground," said Denny Helgeson, vice president and general manager of Business and Regional Systems, Rockwell Collins Commercial Systems. "Rockwell Collins' communication and aviation electronics leadership, matched with Boeing's broadband technology, provides an ideal solution for business aircraft."

Collins eXchange combines the advanced antenna technology and signal processing capabilities of Rockwell Collins' Tailwind® 500 multiregion direct broadcast satellite (DBS) TV system with the broadband services of Connexion by Boeing to enable real-time, nearly global two-way Ku-band data coverage.

"We are pleased to bring our vision for high-speed connectivity to the business aviation marketplace in conjunction with Rockwell Collins," said Connexion by Boeing Vice President of Business Strategy Sean Schwinn. "Business leaders today have an increasing need to be aware of world events as they unfold and a way to respond if necessary. Working together, we will address that need with a technology-based solution that provides the tools needed to be both informed and productive in flight."

Collins eXchange will integrate with the Collins Airshow 21 cabin electronics system for the Global family. Aircraft operators and passengers can use Collins eXchange 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 direct broadcast satellite television programming. The service will enhance air-to-ground communications for flight crew personnel.

"Our vision for our Global family is to provide customers with a cabin featuring all the functionality they need to meet their increasingly demanding requirements," said Bombardier Business Aircraft President Peter Edwards. "With Collins eXchange, Global operators and passengers will realize the advantages of nearly global two-way broadband connectivity."

Bombardier Aerospace, a unit of Bombardier Inc., is a world leader in the design and manufacture of innovative aviation products and provides services for the regional, business and amphibious aircraft markets. It also offers Bombardier Flexjet and Bombardier Skyjet business aircraft programs, technical services, and aircraft maintenance and pilot training for business, regional airline and military customers.

Connexion by Boeing is the mobile information services provider bringing broadband Internet, data and entertainment connectivity to mobile travelers. The Connexion by BoeingSM system is already in use in the United States on executive jet platforms the size of a Boeing 737 and larger. For additional information, visit the Connexion by Boeing web site at www.boeing.com/connexion or for service-specific information please visit www.connexionbyboeing.com .

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