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Codeshared flights will commence on 1st September 2010

The codeshare agreement, two Star Alliance carriers signed between, will enable both airlines to use each other's flight codes and the customers of Turkish Airlines and US Airways will soon enjoy greater travel options to Turkey and the United States. US Airways customers will have access to Istanbul via Turkish Airlines service from Frankfurt, Munich and Zurich, also may access to four new destinations in Turkey via Istanbul: Adana, Izmir, Antalya and Ankara. And finally, US Airways customers may have nonstop travel to Istanbul via Turkish Airlines service at New York and Chicago.

Conversely, Turkish Airlines customers gain access to Charlotte, Philadelphia and Phoenix via US Airways, flying from Frankfurt, Munich, Zurich, Chicago and New York.

Turkish Airlines Executive Vice President (Commercial), Mr. Orhan Sivrikaya; 'We are extremely delighted to sign the codeshare agreement with US Airways, this codeshare partnership served as an example of Turkish Airlines' target to maximize the opportunities offered to passengers by enabling them to enjoy extensive networks of both airlines.'

US Airways Senior Vice President, Marketing and Planning Andrew Nocella, said, "This new partnership boosts convenience for air travel between the U.S. and Turkey, and we're excited to bring it to US Airways customers. And thanks to Star Alliance membership, customers may also accrue and redeem Dividend Miles on Turkish Airlines-operated flights and enjoy Turkish Airlines lounge access."

New codeshare agreement enables US Airways flights to connect Turkish Airlines' network of 127 international and 39 domestic routes.

For more information about Turkish Airlines, please stay on our web site by clicking on www.thy.com, call THY Reservation Line at +90 212 444 0 849 or visit one of THY Sales Offices.

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Hatfield, UK - Peruvian airline, Aerolineas Star Peru has acquired two BAe 146-200 regional jetliners from BAE Systems to add to its existing fleet of five of the aircraft that it currently operates on a busy domestic schedule. Both aircraft have been delivered.

Based in the capital Lima, Star Peru was founded in 1997 as a charter operator providing air services into remote jungle airstrips to support oil exploration companies.

The airline commenced scheduled airline services in late 2004. Since then it has added five BAe 146s (two Series 100s, one Series 200 and two Series 300s) to build up a domestic network that embraces services from Lima to eight cities and now accounts for some 14 percent of the Peruvian market.

Over 230 BAe 146/Avro RJ are in service with 60 operators in over 30 countries worldwide.

About BAE Systems

BAE Systems is a global defence, security and aerospace company with approximately 107,000 employees worldwide. The Company delivers a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions and customer support services. In 2009 BAE Systems reported sales of £22.4 billion (US$ 36.2 billion).

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CHINA - Bates 141 has won the national account for Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts as it plans for its expansion in China.

With three well-established properties anchoring its portfolio (in Hong Kong, Macau and Shanghai) and two more hotels opening shortly, Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts is progressing swiftly on a strategic plan to establish itself as the premier luxury hospitality brand in China.

'Four Seasons is an exceptional brand in its own right, not just within the hospitality industry,' said Barry Leung, Regional Director, Bates 141.

'This win presents a great opportunity for Bates 141 to tap into our insights on the changing luxury consumer in China as well as the changes in category. We look forward to helping Four Seasons develop deeper, more meaningful relationships with consumers and all stakeholders, leveraging innovative ways across many marketing disciplines.' added Barry.

About Bates 141
Bates 141 is the world's largest Asia-devoted marketing communications network. Bates 141 is part of WPP, one of the world's leading communications services groups. Bates 141 is located in 10 countries across Asia Pacific. Bates 141's clients include among others, Cheung Kong, Dell, Fiat, Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts, Heineken, HSBC, Mengniu, Pizza Hut, Proton, Remy, Shanghai General Motors, Singapore Tourism Board, Shell, SONY, Virgin Mobile, Vitalon and Yutong. We are The Change Agency. We believe that brands with a future must embrace change. Our clients pay us to understand, leverage and create change, and our currency - ideas - must change people.

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ANA First To Take Delivery of 787

PHOENIX -- Honeywell (NYSE: HON) today announced that it has signed a 10-year integrated service agreement for support of ANA's 50 Boeing 787 aircraft. ANA will be the first to take delivery of Boeing's newest aircraft, the 787 Dreamliner.

Honeywell will provide access to spares, logistics and repair services for the Honeywell equipment installed on the B787 aircraft. Honeywell provides multiple products to the B787 aircraft, including flight control electronics, navigation radios, crew information system and interior and exterior lighting.

'ANA benefits from a single integrated program with one agreement and predictable monthly payments to provide global asset availability for the entire suite of Honeywell products on the B787,' said Pak Chin, Honeywell Aerospace Vice President of Airlines, Asia Pacific. 'ANA can focus on operating the aircraft leaving the management of spares, logistics and repairs to Honeywell. ANA avoids upfront investment costs of purchasing spares, minimizes administration expenses, and improves dispatch reliability.'

ANA is expected to receive their first aircraft in December 2010 or January 2011. A total of 50 aircraft are expected to be delivered by 2016. The contract covers program services for 29 part numbers for a term of 10 years.

Honeywell integrated service support solutions feature 24/7 customer service and program support capabilities from Honeywell's global network of service and customer support centers.

Honeywell equipment available on Boeing aircraft includes the auxiliary power unit, cabin management system and services, communication, navigation and information management, displays, environmental control system, electric power, electronic fuel controls, flight controls, flight management systems, lighting, mechanical components, surveillance equipment, wheels and brakes.

Based in Phoenix, Arizona, Honeywell's aerospace business is a leading global provider of integrated avionics, engines, systems and service solutions for aircraft manufacturers, airlines, business and general aviation, military, space and airport operations.

Honeywell International (www.honeywell.com) is a Fortune 100 diversified technology and manufacturing leader, serving customers worldwide with aerospace products and services; control technologies for buildings, homes and industry; automotive products; turbochargers; and specialty materials. Based in Morris Township, N.J., Honeywell's shares are traded on the New York, London, and Chicago Stock Exchanges. For more news and information on Honeywell, please visit www.honeywellnow.com.

This release contains certain statements that may be deemed 'forward-looking statements' within the meaning of Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. All statements, other than statements of historical fact, that address activities, events or developments that we or our management intends, expects, projects, believes or anticipates will or may occur in the future are forward-looking statements. Such statements are based upon certain assumptions and assessments made by our management in light of their experience and their perception of historical trends, current conditions, expected future developments and other factors they believe to be appropriate. The forward-looking statements included in this release are also subject to a number of material risks and uncertainties, including but not limited to economic, competitive, governmental, and technological factors affecting our operations, markets, products, services and prices. Such forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance, and actual results, developments and business decisions may differ from those envisaged by such forward-looking statements.

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The first ever National Trust centre and shop for the outdoors has opened in Cheddar Gorge in Somerset, providing visitors with information to help them explore the surrounding Somerset countryside.

With not a tea towel or wooden duck in sight, visitors will be able to buy from a new outdoors product range, including walking socks and Ordnance Survey maps, in what will be a major change to the usual National Trust shopping experience.

More than half-a-million people a year take a day out in Somersetand visit Cheddar Gorge, part of the reason why this location was chosen as the first centre of its type to highlight the work of the National Trust in the outdoors.

Andy Mayled, National Trust General Manager for the Somerset Countryside, said: "We won't be selling the tea towels and lavender bags that you'd normally expect to find in a Trust shop.

"Our work in Cheddar Gorge is all about giving people access to the open countryside and this shop will sell the things needed to help people get out into the great outdoors. The new centre will help us to tell the story of the National Trust's work in Cheddar Gorge, of which we own half, and the wider Somerset countryside sites that we manage from Exmoor to Glastonbury Tor."

Mark Harold, the National Trust's champion for the outdoors, said: "Our founders recognised the need for everyone to find space to relax and recharge their batteries. We want to inspire everyone to play outside, to enjoy the beauty and fun our places offer for natural refreshment, essential to everyone's quality of life. Centres like this one at Cheddar should be the first stop for people looking for great ideas to explore their countryside."

Large panels and interactive wall displays in the centre will also highlight places to be explored and enjoyed in the area.

Rowena Nokes, Somerset Commercial Manager for the National Trust, explained: "The information panels show people where and how they can get out and about to enjoy the countryside, whether cycling, camping, climbing or simply going for a countryside walk.

"It is a new centre so we want to hear from our first visitors what they think about it, how they want to use Cheddar Gorge and what help we can give for them to make it possible. We want to change people's perception of the National Trust; we are not just about country houses, we look after coast and countryside as well and we really want to encourage people to get out into it."

Cheddar Gorge is a Site of Special Scientific Interest and one of the region's top rock climbing centres.

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Notes to editors:

About National Trust:
More than 30 different outdoor activities from canoeing to surfing and rock climbing to walking take place on National Trust land.  With more than 250,000 hectares of countryside and 710 miles of coastline across England, Wales and Northern Ireland there are plenty of opportunities to enjoy the great outdoors with the National Trust. There are over 130 free downloadable walks and cycling routes on the National Trust website. These include some of the most iconic sites in the UK with bracing coastal walks at the White Cliffs of Dover to wandering through Constable country in Essex.  The walks provide a map with directions and details of what might be seen en route.

For further information, please contact:
Jane Travis
Press and PR Manager
NT Enterprises
National Trust
Heelis
Kemble Drive
Swindon
SN2 2NA
0844 800 4955
www.nationaltrust.org.uk

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Miles&Smiles members to benefit from Radisson Blu partnership

The Rezidor Hotel Group, one of the fastest growing hotel companies worldwide, announces their new partnership with Turkish Airlines frequent flyer program 'Miles & Smiles'. With immediate effect, members of 'Miles & Smiles' earn 500 miles per stay at a Radisson Blu hotel in Europe, Middle and Africa. A special launch offer includes double miles from 15 July – 15 September 2010 and a 15% restaurant discount at Radisson Blu Hotels in Turkey.

'This partnership further strengthens our growing presence in the Turkish market. Rezidor currently operates two Radisson Blu hotels in Istanbul, one in Ankara, and a new Radisson Blu resort in Cesme', comments John Kennedy, Vice President Marketing & CRM at Rezidor. 'We are delighted to become a partner of Miles&Smiles and look forward to the opportunities that this provides to develop business in and from Turkey.'

'The number of places where Miles&Smiles members can earn miles is increasing day by day. We would like to offer our most loyal passengers the option for a stay at reputable establishments. Within this context, we are delighted to partner with the international hotel chain Radisson Blu' adds Orhan Sivrikaya, Executive Vice President Commercial at Turkish Airlines.

Turkish Airlines was founded in 1933 with a fleet of 5 aircrafts only, and is today Turkey's leading global carrier with a fleet of 142 airplanes and 25 million passengers. Turkish Airlines is a member of Star Alliance since 2008 and is today a 4 star airline company flying to 164 destinations around the world, comprising 38 domestic and 126 international destinations.

The Rezidor Hotel Group currently features more than 400 hotels in operation and under development with more than 86,300 rooms in Europe, Middle East and Africa. The company's core brands are the First Class- and Full Service-brand Radisson Blu and Park Inn, a young and dynamic mid market brand. Rezidor also operates properties of The Regent and Country Inns & Suites in EMEA, and has signed a worldwide licence agreement with the Italian fashion house Missoni in order to operate and develop the new lifestyle brand Hotel Missoni.

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Rolls-Royce, the global power systems company, announced today it has won an order from Air Transat for extended TotalCare® services and Trent 700EP (Enhanced Performance) engine kits, which are designed to improve efficiency and environmental performance.

The new seven year extended TotalCare services contract covers five Trent 700-powered Airbus A330s, four of which were covered under previous TotalCare arrangements. The new EP kits will be incorporated into the airline's Trent 700 engines over the next two years.

Lewis Prebble, Rolls-Royce, Vice President of Customer Business, North America said: 'We have a long term relationship with Air Transat and are delighted that they have become the latest customer to choose Trent 700EP technology. This will deliver positive economical and environmental performance benefits for our customer.'

Allen B. Graham, President and CEO of Air Transat said: 'Environmental improvement and cost effectiveness are cornerstones of Air Transat fleet operations. By transferring the latest Rolls-Royce technology to our A330s we are able to reduce fuel burn, minimize greenhouse gas emissions and our costs.'

The Trent 700 EP kit will yield a reduction in fuel burn of more than one per cent and CO2 emissions levels of more than 800 tonnes per aircraft per year for Air Transat.

To date, more than 150 Trent 700EP kits have been sold. The Trent 700 is the only engine specifically designed for the Airbus A330. It remains the market leader for the aircraft with a captured market share of 75 per cent over the last three years and 81 per cent market share in 2009. The engine offers outstanding levels of performance while delivering the highest available thrust.

1. Rolls-Royce, a world-leading provider of power systems and services for use on land, at sea and in the air, has established a strong position in global markets - civil aerospace, defence aerospace, marine and energy.
2. As a result of this strategy, Rolls-Royce today has a broad customer base comprising more than 600 airlines, 4,000 corporate and utility aircraft and helicopter operators, 160 armed forces, more than 2,000 marine customers, including 70 navies, and energy customers in nearly 120 countries, with an installed base of 54,000 gas turbines.
3. In 2009, Rolls-Royce invested £864 million on research and development, two thirds of which had the objective of further improving the environmental aspects of its products, in particular the reduction of emissions.
4. Introduction of latest Trent family technology to the Trent 700 ensures increased benefits to customers. The Trent 700 is the most environmentally friendly engine on the A330, with the greatest cumulative margin to CAEP 4 international emissions legislation. Today, the Trent 700 has achieved 13 million hours of operation since entering service in 1995.
5. TotalCare, tailored for individual operators, offers a range of services from Rolls-Royce covering all aspects of asset management in support of its Civil Aerospace products. Building on the company's knowledge, experience and infrastructure, these services include elements such as predictive maintenance, logistics management, and global repair and overhaul offerings. TotalCare can remove uncertainties from engine management and improve operational reliability for operators through a mutually aligned business relationship.
6. A significant and growing industry player in North America, for more than 100 years, Rolls-Royce employs nearly 8,000 people at more than 66 US locations in 26 states and seven sites in six Canadian provinces.
7. Air Transat has a fleet of 18 Airbus A330s and A310s and is an Airbus 'Operational Excellence' Award recipient. It carries some 3 million passengers annually to nearly 60 destinations in 25 countries and employs approximately 2,000 people. Air Transat is a subsidiary of Transat A.T. Inc., an integrated international tour operator with more than 60 destination countries distributing products in more than 50 countries.

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The Rezidor Hotel Group, one of the fastest growing hotel companies worldwide, announces their 8th property in Switzerland: The Radisson Blu Resort, Andermatt featuring 240 rooms is scheduled to open its doors in 2013. It will be part of the project 'Andermatt Swiss Alps', a master development overseen by Orascom Development Holding AG and including six new hotels in the 4- and 5-star sector, some 490 apartments in 42 buildings and 25-30 villas. An 18-hole championship golf course and sport & commercial areas will complement the project which will turn Andermatt in an exclusive year-round holiday destination. For Andermatt Swiss Alps, Radisson Blu is the second hotel cooperation.

'Rezidor is expanding its young, contemporary and successful resort portfolio which now features 45 properties with more than 10,700 rooms in operation and under development across Europe, Middle East and Africa', comments Kurt Ritter, President & CEO of Rezidor. 'Andermatt as a well-established winter sport destination is a perfect fit for us – we are looking forward to also building up the summer business together with our partners', continues Ritter.

„We are proud that we could convince a well known chain like Radisson Blu of our year-round destination Andermatt Swiss Alps', says Gérard Jenni, Managing Director of Andermatt Swiss Alps AG, building company and 100%-owner of the new Radisson Blu Resort. 'The broad experience of our attractive business partner will certainly also guide our congress hotel in Andermatt to success', adds Jenni.

Andermatt lies at the foot of the Gotthard Massif in Switzerland. Its ski facilities, renowned for excellent snow falls, will be upgraded and modernized resulting in 130 km of varying ranges of ski slopes to suit all levels. When slopes, golf and recreation no longer beckon, Andermatt is the ideal starting point for a variety of excursions. Lucerne and the Lake of Lucerne; the elegant metropolis of Zurich; Berne and its historic old town (UNESCO World heritage site); and the neighbouring canton of Ticino with its Mediterranean flair are only some of the famous sights of Switzerland.

Radisson Blu (formerly: Radisson SAS) is Rezidor's First Class- and full service core hotel brand. It has expanded naturally from its Scandinavian home base. Ranging from small boutique hotels to city landmark hotels, from ultra-modern 'new breed' properties to great classics, you will find Radisson Blu hotels in world capitals, city centers, leisure resorts and airports too. They are designed to be different, consistent by standard, highly equipped and individual by choice.

Radisson Blu aims to be a market leader by combining its unique and stylish approach to hotel hardware with its 'Yes I Can!' spirit of hospitality on the software side. It has a long history of industry leading, innovative thinking designed to meet the very specific needs of guests. These innovations include not only 'Yes I Can!' but also concept rooms and design systems, its 100% Guest Satisfaction Guarantee, its One Touch Service, its Easy Connect approach to IT where broadband internet access is free in all areas of the hotel, its Super Breakfast with Grab & Run option, its partnership with Nespresso and its commitment to Meeting & Events service standards.

Facts and figures
The Radisson Blu Resort, Andermatt will be designed by the architects Burkhalter Sumi (Zurich). In two buildings with wooden façades it will comprise 240 keys – regular guest rooms as well as spacious apartments ranging from 1 to 3 bedrooms. In addition to a restaurant and bar, 1,700 m2 of conference space is planned making the Radisson Blu a must-see meeting destination which will also feature a multi-functional concert hall for up to 700 guests. A spa with an indoor swimming pool, retail shops, game room and children's club are also foreseen.

About The Rezidor Hotel Group

The Rezidor Hotel Group is one of the fastest growing hotel companies in the world. The group features a portfolio of more than 400 hotels in operation and under development with more than 86,300 rooms in over 60 countries.

Rezidor operates the brands Radisson Blu Hotels & Resorts, Regent Hotels & Resorts, Park Inn and Country Inns & Suites in Europe, Middle East and Africa, along with the goldpoints plusSM loyalty programme for frequent hotel guests. Under a worldwide licence agreement with the iconic Italian fashion house Missoni, Rezidor also operates and develops the new lifestyle brand Hotel Missoni.

In November 2006, Rezidor was listed on the Stockholm Stock Exchange. Carlson Companies is the main shareholder.

The Corporate Office of the Rezidor Hotel Group is based in Brussels, Belgium.

For more information on Rezidor, visit www.rezidor.com

About Andermatt Swiss Alps AG

Andermatt Swiss Alps AG is a wholly owned subsidiary of the Swiss Exchange SIX traded Orascom Development Holding AG. Andermatt Swiss Alps AG is developing an integrated holiday destination in the Swiss mountain village of Andermatt.

For more information, visit www.andermatt-swissalps.ch

About Orascom

Orascom Development Holding AG (Orascom Development) is a leading developer of fully integrated towns that include hotels, private villas and apartments, leisure facilities such as golf courses, marinas and supporting infrastructure. Orascom Development's diversified portfolio of projects is spread over nine jurisdictions, with primary focus on touristic towns and recently affordable housing.

For more information, visit www.orascomdh.com

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WASHINGTON -- Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation, a subsidiary of United Technologies Corp. (NYSE:UTX), and Lockheed Martin Corp. (NYSE:LMT) will compete jointly for the contract to replace the U.S. Air Force's fleet of combat search and rescue helicopters.

The two companies signed a teaming agreement formalizing their intent to offer an advanced version of Sikorsky's UH-60M BLACK HAWK helicopter for the Air Force's HH-60 Personnel Recovery Recapitalization program (HH-60 Recap). The agreement positions Sikorsky as prime contractor, with Lockheed Martin as the major subsystems supplier.

The HH-60 Recap program seeks to replace the 112 existing HH-60G PAVE HAWK™ helicopter fleet with an equal number of new aircraft requiring minimum airframe modification or mission systems development. The initial operational capability of eight aircraft — four trainers and four mission-ready aircraft, plus test aircraft — is expected in fiscal year 2015.

'Our team has the resources and experience to rapidly deliver the proven UH-60M airframe design with mature situational awareness sensors and mission systems,' said Scott Starrett, president of Sikorsky Military Systems. 'We believe a UH-60M aircraft missionized for the complexities of the combat search and rescue mission will fit seamlessly into established Air Force training and logistics operations, thus providing a fiscally responsible and reliable platform for rescue operations.'

Sikorsky submitted a response to the U.S. Air Force's HH-60 Recap request for information on April 23. The document details how the UH-60M helicopter would be manufactured and integrated as a low-risk, off-the-shelf solution for the combat search and rescue mission.

Operational with the U.S. Army (including as a medevac helicopter in the HH-60M configuration), the UH-60M features a strengthened airframe, wider rotor blades and more powerful engines than earlier-design BLACK HAWK helicopters. Sikorsky has delivered 200 'M' model helicopters to the U.S. Army since 2005.

Lockheed Martin has provided integrated avionics and mission systems for other H-60 aircraft, including U.S. Army and U.S. Air Force special operations helicopters, and Air Force combat rescue helicopters. Sikorsky and Lockheed Martin also have a well established working relationship over 38 years, delivering more than 400 SH-60B and MH-60R/S mission-ready aircraft to the U.S. Navy.

'Lockheed Martin has 25 years of experience integrating mission systems for special operations and combat rescue helicopters,' said Dan Spoor, vice president of Lockheed Martin Aviation Systems. 'We also can bring to the HH-60 Recap program the mature systems and readiness from our work on the prior CSAR-X competition.'

In April, the companies announced a teaming agreement to compete jointly for the U.S. Navy's revived VXX Presidential Helicopter program. The companies will share facilities, experience and engineering talent for both opportunities.

Headquartered in Bethesda, Md., Lockheed Martin is a global security company that employs about 136,000 people worldwide and is principally engaged in the research, design, development, manufacture, integration and sustainment of advanced technology systems, products and services. The Corporation reported 2009 sales of $45.2 billion.

Sikorsky Aircraft Corp., based in Stratford, Conn., is a world leader in helicopter design, manufacture, and service. United Technologies Corp., based in Hartford, Conn., provides a broad range of high-technology products and support services to the aerospace and building systems industries.

This press release contains forward looking statements regarding the HH-60 Helicopter Recap program that involve uncertainties and could change, such as future government funding allocations, changes in government procurement priorities and challenges in developing and servicing new technologies. Such uncertainties could affect investment decisions and outcomes.

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CHENGDU, Sichuan - Rockwell Collins and China Electronics Technology Avionics Co. Ltd (CETCA) have signed a letter of intent with Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China Ltd. (COMAC) to provide communication and navigation solutions for its new C919 family of single-aisle aircraft. A signing ceremony took place to commemorate the agreement in Chengdu, Sichuan.

Rockwell Collins and CETCA also have signed a memorandum of agreement to establish a China-based joint venture, which is expected to sign the formal supply agreement with COMAC by the end of this year.

Rockwell Collins has a long history of work with the Chinese aviation industry and its suppliers. The company's equipment is installed in many airplanes manufactured in China (ARJ21, MA60/600, Y8, Y12, K8, and H425), and is on nearly every Western airliner operated by China's airlines.

Governor of Sichuan Province Jiang Jufeng extended a warm welcome to the new joint venture anticipated to be established in Chengdu, Sichuan. He anticipates this venture may help to stimulate the economy in the province.

Quotes:
"Rockwell Collins is the industry-leader in development of civil communication and aviation electronic solutions, while CETCA is a domestic supplier specializing in civil avionics solutions," said Jin Zhuanglong, president of COMAC. "I believe, by working together, Rockwell Collins and CETCA will successfully fulfill the mission of developing communication and navigation systems for C919 to meet the requirements of the C919 technical scheme as well as the airworthiness regulations."

"We'll work closely with Rockwell Collins to deliver the world-class systems for C919 program, making it soar in the sky as early as possible," said Wang Zhigang, president of CETC.

"This is an outstanding opportunity to continue our solid track record with COMAC, while further expanding our 25-year commitment in China, which remains a key growth market for our company," said Kent Statler, executive vice president and COO, Commercial Systems for Rockwell Collins.

"The joint venture also will allow Rockwell Collins to put into practice our philosophy of 'building trust everyday,' which will strengthen our 'guanxi' with our partners and COMAC," added TC Chan, vice president and managing director of Asia Pacific for Rockwell Collins.

About COMAC
Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China, Ltd. (COMAC) is a state-owned limited liability company founded by the State Council of the People's Republic of China.

About CETC and CETCA
China Electronics Technology Group Corporation (CETC) is a state-owned enterprise group founded in March 2002, administered by the State Council directly. Constituted by 47 institutes, CETC has strong capabilities in the design and production of communications, navigation and surveillance systems for aviation applications. CETC and its subsidiaries have participated in many Chinese aircraft programs including fixed wing and rotor wing platforms. China Electronics Technology Avionics Co.Ltd (CETCA) is a newly established company with in CETC focusing specifically on the C919 and other civil aircraft programs.

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 nearly 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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