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Rockwell Collins Edge™ B737 NG simulator achieves FAA Level D certification
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (June 03, 2010) - Rockwell Collins announced today that it has achieved Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Part 60 Level D qualification
for its EdgeTM Boeing 737 NG Full Flight Simulator (FFS). The simulator, delivered in April, is located at Pan Am International Flight Academy's North American training center in Miami.
"This qualification marks the first FAA Level D certification for our Edge system -- adding to the U.K. Civil Aviation Authority
(CAA) Level D qualification we received in November with our 737 NG simulator at CTC Aviation in Southampton, UK," said Ken Schreder, vice president and general manager of Simulation and Training Solutions for Rockwell
Collins. "Both are critically important milestones as we look to further grow this part of our commercial simulation business."
The Edge 737 FFS is part of a complete family of Edge training solutions from Rockwell Collins, based on the company's CORETM simulation architecture.
The system features:
- Advanced display and image generating technology, providing industry-leading realism
- A highly configurable instructor suite that provides the ability to customize training to match the needs of trainees
- An open systems hardware and software architecture that readily supports upgrades, allowing proactive obsolescence management
and integration of the latest in commercial-off-the-shelf technology
- A scalable, modular design that provides a broad range of training devices with common software and hardware components
At the forefront of technology, Rockwell Collins enhances training effectiveness by providing the most advanced solutions
at the lowest cost of ownership. By leveraging its strengths in avionic systems development and training systems design, Rockwell
Collins delivers total integrated training solutions that span the entire training life cycle, from instructional systems
design through fully integrated high-fidelity training systems and support.
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.
Media Contact:
Pam Tvrdy-Cleary
+1.319.295.0591 office
+1.319.431.0951 mobile
pjtvrdy@rockwellcollins.com
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