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Saab Aircraft AB renews maintenance agreement with Rockwell Collins
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (November 15, 2005) - Saab Aircraft has renewed its contract with Rockwell Collins to provide support and maintenance of avionics onboard Saab 340
and Saab 2000 aircraft. The 5-year, price-per-flight-hour contract extends through 2010 and encompasses Saab Aircraft AB in
Sweden, and Saab's-U.S. based customer support organization, Saab Aircraft of America LLC.
"We have a long history of providing support services for Saab Aircraft and look forward to continuing this relationship,"
said Scott Gunnufson, vice president of business operations for Rockwell Collins' Services business.
The agreement covers Saab 340 and Saab 2000 aircraft enrolled in the Saab Aircraft´s Parts Exchange Program and includes maintenance,
service and repair of Rockwell Collins avionics. Rockwell Collins' service centers in the United States and the United Kingdom
will provide the support.
Saab Aircraft, with offices in Linköping Sweden and Sterling, Virginia in the U.S. supports and maintains the combined Saab
340 and Saab 2000 fleet of over 500 aircraft in service with operators around the world. Saab Aircraft AB is a Business Unit
within the Saab group.
Saab is one of the world's leading high-technology companies, with its main operations focusing on defence, aviation and space.
The group covers a broad spectrum of competence and capabilities in systems integration.
Rockwell Collins' global network of more than 80 service locations provides repair and overhaul of avionics equipment for
commercial, business, corporate and military operations. Additional logistics capabilities include on-board services, service
parts, simulation & training solutions, technical information services and logistics services.
Rockwell Collins (NYSE: COL) is a worldwide leader in the design, production, and support of communication and aviation electronics
for commercial and government customers. The company's 17,000 employees in 27 countries deliver industry-leading communication,
navigation, surveillance, display, flight control, inflight entertainment, information management, and maintenance, training
and simulation solutions. Additional information is available at www.rockwellcollins.com.
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