Rockwell Collins successfully tests Tailwind® 500 satellite television

LAS VEGAS (October 11, 2004) - Rockwell Collins recently performed a successful flight test of its Tailwind^® 500 satellite television system in Europe and the Middle East.

During the test on a Bombardier Global 5000 aircraft, the Tailwind 500 system received live programming from the Hotbird satellite constellation for Europe and the Nilesat and Arabsat satellites for the Middle East. The test revealed the robustness of the operational footprint from the satellites and confirmed the system’s ability to receive content while on the ground, during taxi, and in the air.

The Tailwind 500 system is designed for super-midsize and larger business jets.  The system receives signals from major Ku-Band direct broadcast satellites or digital video broadcast satellites with service available in the Middle East, Europe and the contiguous United States.  Additional regions and services will also be added in the near future, expanding Tailwind’s reach to other regions of the earth.  It is compatible with the various subscription and free-to-air TV services available throughout multiple regions.

Rockwell Collins’ Tailwind 500 satellite television system employs industry-leading antenna technology providing higher performance than current generation tail-mounted antennas. The antenna maximizes signal strength in the fringe areas of the satellite footprint and in adverse conditions, allowing uninterrupted TV viewing.

The Tailwind 500 system also offers full turnkey content management and provides continuous coverage flying between Europe and the Middle East.  The system does not require manual switching between regions.

Rockwell Collins is a leader in the design, production and support of communications and aviation electronics solutions for government and commercial customers worldwide.  Additional company information is available at www.rockwellcollins.com.

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