Airbus selects Rockwell Collins as a lead supplier for high-bandwidth connectivity
Airbus selected (05-Apr-2016) Rockwell Collins as a lead supplier of high-bandwidth connectivity (HBC) for the A320 family of aircraft, as well as the A330 family and A380. Under the terms of the agreement, airlines purchasing Airbus aircraft can select HBC from Rockwell Collins to meet the growing demand for high-speed connectivity. As a lead supplier, Rockwell Collins will collaborate with Airbus to develop and deploy both a linefit and retrofit HBC system to ensure an end-to-end managed satellite communications (SATCOM) solution. Specific details about the technology solution will be released as they are finalised. [more - original PR]
Rockwell Collins: "In our day-to-day conversations with our airline customers, the need for high-speed connectivity is top of mind. The solution we're providing meets the significant pressure airlines are getting from their passengers to provide a superior connectivity service while flying," said Greg Irmen, VP and GM, flight controls and information systems. Source: Airbus & Rockwell Collins, 05-Apr-2016.