CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (November 18, 2008) - 

Rockwell Collins has been selected by Airbus to provide its Dispatch Program for Singapore Airlines to maintain its future fleet of 19 leased A330 aircraft. Deliveries are scheduled to begin in January 2009.

The Dispatch Program combines industry leading repair cycle times with spares ownership and reliable on-wing performance to deliver guaranteed availability. Rockwell Collins' total life cycle service solution includes spares management, distribution, component repair and overhaul, and component reliability improvements. Dispatch Program customers realize guaranteed dispatch ability and revenue savings through this easy-to-use program. 

"Through this agreement, Rockwell Collins will provide a customized service program for Airbus," said Ken Estelle, vice president and general manager of Technical Service Solutions for Rockwell Collins. "Through Rockwell Collins' program of owning and managing spares on-site, we will help Airbus reduce operating cost and improve overall efficiency."

The services to be provided by Rockwell Collins include on-site components stock located at the main base and at the outstations, along with access to a pool of Rockwell Collins' components located at the Rockwell Collins Singapore Service Center. Additional services include component maintenance and modification, and general technical services including technical and configuration management of the A330 fleet components.

Rockwell Collins' global network of more than 80 locations provides repair and overhaul of avionics equipment for commercial, business, corporate and military operations. Additional logistics capabilities include on-board services, service parts, training and simulator systems and services, technical information services and technical services.

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.

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