25 January 2007
The Duke of York views the latest aviation electronics technology at Rockwell Collins' UK facility
The Duke of York today visited Rockwell Collins (UK) Ltd. in Reading today to learn more about the company's latest communications and aviation electronics technology.
Rockwell Collins' UK facility has been providing innovative aviation electronic and communication solutions to commercial and government customers around the world for more than 50 years.
The Duke of York visited in his role as the UK's Special Representative for International Trade and Investment. During the visit he received demonstrations of Rockwell Collins' airline flight operations and communications management system, the Link-16 beyond-line-of-sight data link system and military GPS capability.
In addition, HRH viewed portions of the facility involved with the maintenance and repair of avionics and in-flight entertainment systems.
Founded more than 50 years ago, Rockwell Collins (UK) Ltd. is a wholly owned subsidiary of Rockwell Collins, Inc. Activities are focused on three business areas: Government Systems, eFlight, as well as service and support of avionics and in-flight entertainment (IFE) systems,
Rockwell Collins (NYSE: COL) is a pioneer in the development and deployment of innovative communication and aviation electronics solutions for both commercial and government applications.
