FARNBOROUGH, England (July 10, 2012) - Hainan Airlines has selected Rockwell Collins' DispatchSM Program to service and support its fleet of ten Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft.

Under the 10-year agreement, Rockwell Collins will provide Hainan Airlines with guaranteed spares availability, systems configuration updates, technical repairs, and performance monitoring on Rockwell Collins' comprehensive suite of communications, surveillance, displays and pilot controls systems onboard the 787.

"In addition to benefitting from the advanced safety, situational awareness and efficiency of our avionics onboard the 787, Hainan Airlines will experience our total life cycle support approach with the selection of our Dispatch service," said Scott Gunnufson, vice president and general manager, Service Solutions for Rockwell Collins. "Our ability to provide fast, reliable, in-country support through our in-country logistics partner was a key factor in this win."

Hainan is one of six airlines that have selected Rockwell Collins dispatch to service their 787 fleet.

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 services, technical information services and technical services.

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.www.rockwellcollins.com.

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