Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. (MHI) has selected Rockwell
Collins to provide its Pro Line Fusion(TM) avionics for the Mitsubishi
Regional Jet (MRJ). Additionally, Rockwell Collins will serve as the
avionics system integrator for the MRJ program.
MHI expects global demand for around 5,000 regional jets in MRJ's
size class over the next 20 years.
"We're honored to be selected by MHI to provide a comprehensive
solution for this advanced technology aircraft, which features our
newest avionics offering -- Pro Line Fusion," said Denny Helgeson,
vice president and general manager of Business and Regional Systems
for Rockwell Collins. "Pro Line Fusion delivers the next generation of
capabilities for this aircraft and will provide unprecedented levels
of flight deck functionality and operational efficiency to MHI and MRJ
operators."
Rockwell Collins' Pro Line Fusion solution features an open
architecture, while providing an intuitive graphical human-machine
interface, extensive situational awareness capabilities and
comprehensive integration with aircraft systems. Furthermore, the Pro
Line Fusion system offers information management capabilities for
database management, aircraft maintenance and airline operations
planning to enhance operational efficiency.
The Pro Line Fusion integrated flight deck features
high-resolution, 15-inch diagonal LCD displays. Rockwell Collins will
provide industry-leading integrated and sophisticated display system
for MRJ in cooperation with MHI; optional capabilities include
synthetic and enhanced vision.
Rockwell Collins will provide communication, navigation,
surveillance, engine indication and crew alerting system (EICAS), and
aircraft maintenance systems. The flight management system features
graphical flight planning, as well as WAAS/LPV and RNP capabilities.
The Pro Line Fusion system offers extensive growth capabilities to
meet all anticipated future air space requirements, as well as high
reliability to meet the rigorous demands of regional airline
operations.
About MHI
MHI has been looking for opportunities to develop commercial
airplanes ever since production of the YS-11, Japan's first
domestically manufactured airliner after World War II, ended in 1973.
With its new authorization to offer (ATO), the company will enter an
epoch making and significant business phase toward independent
development, manufacture and marketing of commercial aircraft, thereby
enabling realization of the long-cherished wish of the Japanese
aircraft industry, which for a long time has been held to the level of
partnerships with leading global aircraft manufacturers.
About Rockwell Collins
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.
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