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Rockwell Collins and King Schools announce pilot training agreement
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (September 09, 2008) - Rockwell Collins and King Schools have entered into an agreement offering on-line computer-based training (CBT). The agreement
improves and extends training opportunities for owners/operators by providing direct access to King Schools aviation training
and Rockwell Collins OEM avionics training modules.
"This agreement leverages our breadth of OEM training courses with King School's long history of pilot training," said Ken
Schreder, vice president and general manager of Simulation & Training Solutions for Rockwell Collins. "We look forward to
working with King Schools to help operators meet their long-term training needs."
"Rockwell Collins is a leader in advanced avionics and systems and we're thrilled to be working together. Our goal is to provide
effective, convenient and clear on-line training for pilots of high-performance and turbine aircraft," said John King, co-founder
of King Schools.
Added co-founder Martha King, "It's exciting that the first Rockwell Collins training we'll be offering on-line will be the
Pro Line 21 courses for the King Air and Hawker 800. There is a strong need for this training."
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.
King Schools has trained nearly one out of every two pilots flying today. The company is a leader in on-line pilot certification
and avionics training for pilots of high-performance and turbine aircraft. To find out more, please visit www.kingschools.com.
Media Contact:
Dave Gosch
319.295.2908
djgosch@rockwellcollins.com
Ken Kaplan
Senior VP, Marketing
King Schools
kkaplan@kingschools.com
858.576.6217
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