Dubai Aerospace Enterprise selects Rockwell Collins avionics for installation on A320s

DUBAI (November 16, 2009) - Dubai Aerospace Enterprise (DAE) has selected Rockwell Collins communication, navigation and surveillance systems to be offered as baseline equipment for installation on 70 of the company's new Airbus A320 aircraft. Delivery of the aircraft is scheduled from 2011 through 2015.

"We're excited to begin a new relationship with DAE as we continue to expand our business with major aircraft leasing companies," said Jeff Standerski, vice president and general manager of Air Transport Systems for Rockwell Collins. "DAE's selection of our systems as the preferred baseline configuration shows their confidence in our leading edge communication, navigation and surveillance avionics."

"Our selection of Rockwell Collins reflects our confidence in the employees and the products of Rockwell Collins," said Bob Genise, CEO of Dubai Aerospace Enterprise's Capital division.  "Rockwell Collins is a well respected company in the aerospace industry, and we are pleased to offer their products as our baseline equipment on our A320 family aircraft."

The Rockwell Collins avionics will be offered as "baseline" when DAE leases an aircraft to an end-user airline. Specific end-user aircraft avionics configurations will vary depending on end-user preference.

For more information about Rockwell Collins communication, navigation and surveillance avionics for air transport aircraft visit: http://www.rockwellcollins.com/products/cs/at/avionics-systems/index.html  

About DAE Capital:
DAE Capital is part of Dubai Aerospace Enterprise, a fast developing global aerospace, manufacturing and services corporation. Being established as an aircraft leasing and finance business, DAE Capital aims to become one of the largest aircraft leasing companies serving an international market, inside the next decade. It aims to support the incredible demand for new aircraft globally, with a balanced quality portfolio of single-aisle and wide-body aircraft.

DAE Capital offers clients and investors a proposition few others can match. As one of the divisions of DAE, the group provides a synergised cluster of aerospace services, allowing customers to benefit from a world-class shared knowledge and service pool.  Its unrivalled position allows it to provide advanced value-added services to airlines in conjunction with the other DAE segments such as engineering, maintenance, repair and overhaul. DAE Capital seeks to become an integral part of the global aerospace industry and a leading player on the world stage in terms of aircraft leasing and finance. www.daecapital.com

About Dubai Aerospace Enterprise:
Dubai Aerospace Enterprise is building a globally recognized aerospace corporation with operations from aircraft leasing, maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO), and Aviation IT solutions. It is creating an innovative business that builds on Dubai's dynamism and continuous growth in Aviation. 

Headquartered in Dubai, the group is growing through a series of phased developments and acquisitions to become a global player and to produce an integrated aerospace cluster, based at Dubai World Central - the new 140 square kilometre airport and logistics city being constructed in Jebel Ali, Dubai. It is forming international partnerships at the highest level of industry with the aim of establishing one of the most innovative and successful businesses in the global aerospace industry within the next decade. www.dubaiaerospace.com

About Rockwell Collins
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 nearly 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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