SINGAPORE (August 07, 2014) - Singapore-based Scoot Pte Ltd., a subsidiary and budget long-haul carrier of Singapore Airlines, has selected Rockwell Collins' Dispatch℠ 100 avionics service and asset management program for its new fleet of 20 Boeing 787 Dreamliners.

Under the agreement, Rockwell Collins will provide Scoot with guaranteed spares availability, technical repairs and performance monitoring on Rockwell Collins' comprehensive suite of communications, surveillance, displays and pilot controls systems. The total life cycle solution is coordinated by a dedicated program manager.

"Our working knowledge of Rockwell Collins' state-of-the-art avionics for the 787 Dreamliner, combined with our total life cycle Dispatch support solution tailored to Scoot's specifications, will provide on-site and preventive maintenance," said Colin Mahoney, senior vice president, International & Service Solutions for Rockwell Collins. "It also allows service engineers and maintenance personnel to identify issues proactively and have solutions ready so, when the 787 lands, it can dispatch as soon as possible." 

Rockwell Collins' global network of more than 80 locations provides repair and overhaul of avionics equipment for more than 6,000 commercial, business, corporate and military operations. Additional logistics capabilities include on-board services, service parts, training and simulator systems and service, technical information services and technical services.

About Scoot™
Scoot™ operates medium and long haul no-frills flights between Singapore and Sydney, Gold Coast, Bangkok, Taipei, Tokyo, Tianjin, Shenyang, Nanjing, Qingdao, Seoul, Hong Kong and Perth. Operating a fleet of Boeing 777-200 aircraft, Scoot provides - in addition to fantastic value airfares - a safe, reliable and contemporary travel experience with a unique attitude - Scootitude™. A new experience awaits when the Boeing 787 Dreamliner enters service by 2014. Scoot is passionate about changing the way people travel long distance. Book your tickets at Flyscoot.com or contact our call centre. Find out more on Flyscoot.com, Facebook.com/FlyScoot or Weibo.com/Flyscoot!

About Rockwell Collins
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, simulation and training, and information management is delivered by a global workforce, and a service and support network that crosses more than 150 countries.www.rockwellcollins.com.

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