Air Arabia Selects Rockwell Collins to Supply Avionics for 59 Aircraft

(Cedar Rapids, Iowa, October 1, 2008) -- Air Arabia has selected Rockwell Collins to provide a comprehensive package of communication, navigation and surveillance avionics for 59 new Airbus A320 family aircraft (44 firm plus 5 option aircraft are direct purchase; 3 to be leased from Royal Bank of Scotland Group (RBS); 3 to be leased from International Lease Finance Corp (ILFC); and 4 to be leased from AerCap). Deliveries of these aircraft are scheduled to be delivered from 2009 through 2013.

"Our selection by Air Arabia is a reflection of our track record in providing proven avionics solutions that use the most advanced technology for detecting weather hazards, increasing efficiency and overall situational awareness," said Jeff Standerski, vice president and general manager of Air Transport for Rockwell Collins. "Air Arabia's commitment to providing convenience and low cost, with the highest level of safety and service, will be further enhanced with the avionics solution we're providing for their new A320 aircraft."

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