Rockwell Collins receives EASA Part 147 training certification

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READING, England (March 24, 2009) - Rockwell Collins has been certified by the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) as a Part 147 maintenance training organization. Courses are available at the company's Reading, England location.

w="urn:www.microsoft.com/word">"As an EASA Part-147 approved training organization, we have the capability to provide avionics maintenance classes to support our customers' continuing requirements for EASA approved type training. This new offering enhances our capabilities to deliver total training solutions for our customers worldwide," said Ken Schreder, vice president and general manager, Simulation and Training Solutions for Rockwell Collins.

w="urn:www.microsoft.com/word">The approval covers avionics maintenance classes - also known as B2 type training courses -- for select Rockwell Collins Pro Line™ avionics equipped aircraft. The first course, available now, is a Hawker Beechcraft King Air 300 series Pro Line 21 class.

w="urn:www.microsoft.com/word">Rockwell Collins provides comprehensive training courses on all Rockwell Collins avionics equipment. For a complete schedule of all UK courses, call +44 (0)118 935 9073, visit http://www.rockwellcollins.com/training, or contact the Training Manager directly atTrainingUK@rockwellcollins.com.

w="urn:www.microsoft.com/word">Rockwell Collins 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 approximately 20,000 employees, and a global service and support network that crosses 27 countries. To find out more, please visitwww.rockwellcollins.com.

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