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Rockwell Collins dPAVES now offerable on Airbus Single Aisle Program
LONG BEACH, Calif. (September 08, 2008) - Rockwell Collins' dPAVES™ in-flight entertainment system (IFE) is now offerable on the Airbus Single Aisle Program. The first
system equipped Airbus aircraft completed factory testing and Airbus has officially installed and certified dPAVES system.
The dPAVES system will now be included in Airbus' Buyer Furnished Equipment Catalog as an IFE system solution option for Single
Aisle Programs.
"Passengers now can experience digital quality entertainment they see on the ground - while in the air," said Tommy Dodson,
vice president and general manager, Cabin Systems for Rockwell Collins. "Enhancements to our dPAVES system allow customization
to meet the needs of today's single aisle IFE customers. Successful reduction in size, weight and power ensure lower lifecycle
costs and more operational benefits than existing analog systems."
The dPAVES system provides up to an 85 percent reduction in volume, a 70 percent reduction in weight and a 75 percent reduction
in power over the previous analog system. Additionally, dPAVES' Broadcast Digital Server (BDS) offers 160 gigabyte storage
capability, with up to 60 hours of video, including encrypted content, and 128 hours of audio. The large storage capability
allows airlines to store two play periods of entertainment content, and the server automatically selects the new content when
the new play period starts.
dPAVES' Flyable Data Loader (FDL) eases loading of digital content and saves time and resources. Fifty gigabytes of video
and audio programming can be loaded via a single Blu-ray disk and automatically transferred to the server. Simultaneously,
entertainment can be presented to the passengers. Once loaded, dPAVES automatically delivers programming perfectly timed for
the length of the route through the system's dynamic scripting capabilities.
As a result of this successful introduction, UK based carrier easyJet went into service with the first dPAVES system equipped
A321 on June 9, 2008.
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.
Media Contact:
Anne Wiskerchen
319.295.7533
amwisker@rockwellcollins.com
Kelly Starnes (on-site contact)
949-872-3308
khstarne@rockwellcollins.com
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