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Rockwell Collins, Bombardier unveil enhanced Cabin Electronics System for Global 5000 and Global Express XRS
FARNBOROUGH, UK (July 21, 2010) - Rockwell Collins and Bombardier Aerospace announced today the release of "V7" Cabin Electronics System (CES) software for
operators of Bombardier's Global 5000* and Global Express* XRS* business aircraft. The new software includes dozens of improvements
to enhance the look and feel of the system.
The software - which Rockwell Collins co-developed with Teague, a leading industrial design firm - features a new Graphical
User Interface (GUI) with improved intuitiveness and ease of use. The interface includes an internationally recognized icon-based
menu that is less dependent on language, reflecting advances in modern user interface design.
The new GUI streamlines functionality, bringing the most important features and tasks to the forefront, while updating the
overall look and feel with enhanced graphics. "At a Glance" and "Favorites" menu options create more universal appeal and
make the GUI more immediately usable.
"As the pinnacle of our team's efforts to refresh and simplify the GUI, our CES software upgrade presents a substantial improvement
in our market-leading CES capabilities," said Tommy Dodson, vice president and general manager of Cabin Systems for Rockwell
Collins. "In focus group testing, Global aircraft operators indicated that our new interface is sleek, user-friendly and reflective
of a world-class cabin experience."
Stéphane Leblanc, Vice-President, Global Completion Centre, Bombardier Business Aircraft, said that "all new aircraft deliveries
will include the new V7 CES software as of July 2010."
Rockwell Collins and Bombardier will begin rolling out V7 CES and retrofitting in-service aircraft later this fall. The software
itself will be offered free of charge for most in-service aircraft (subject to configuration approval).
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.
About Bombardier
A world-leading manufacturer of innovative transportation solutions, from commercial aircraft and business jets to rail transportation
equipment, systems and services, Bombardier Inc. is a global corporation headquartered in Canada. Its revenues for the fiscal
year ended Jan. 31, 2010, were $19.4 billion US, and its shares are traded on the Toronto Stock Exchange (BBD). Bombardier
is listed as an index component to the Dow Jones Sustainability World and North America indexes. News and information are
available at www.bombardier.com
*Either registered or unregistered trademarks of Bombardier Inc. and its subsidiaries.
Contacts:
Pam Tvrdy-Cleary
Rockwell Collins
Mobile: +1 319 431 0951
pjtvrdy@rockwellcollins.com
www.rockwellcollins.com
Haley Dunne
Bombardier Business Aircraft
Mobile: +1 514 573 7124
Haley.dunne@aero.bombardier.com
www.bombardier.com
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