SINGAPORE 5 Feb. 2010 Air China signed a 10-year maintenance agreement with Collins Aviation Maintenance Services Shanghai Limited (CAMSS), a Rockwell Collins joint venture, to provide service and support for Rockwell Collins avionics systems and components on the entire Air China fleet.
"Air China has progressively built long term strategic partnerships with major suppliers worldwide to ensure we're operating at high level," says He Li, senior vice president of Air China. Rockwell Collins has been providing excellent services for Air China over the years. They are a trusted supplier and partner."
A corresponding avionics shop cooperation agreement was signed with maintenance provider Ameco, to jointly support the entire Air China's installed base of Rockwell Collins avionics equipment under a price per flight hour program for ten years. The two agreements commenced on Jan. 1, 2010.
Additionally, Rockwell Collins plans to establish a global asset management capability in China in mid-2010 that will further support this agreement, as well as other asset-based programs like the Rental/Exchange and DispatchTM programs targeted for the Boeing 787, ARJ21, and other aircraft types operated by Chinese carriers.
"This contract award is a result of our long-standing relationship with Air China and the quality service we have provided them over the years." says Ken Estelle, vice president and general manager, Technical Service Solutions for Rockwell Collins.
Rockwell Collins' global network of more than 80 locations provides life cycle service and support for commercial, business, corporate, and military operations. Logistics capabilities include asset management, engineering services, on-board services, repair and overhaul, service parts, technical information, and training and simulation systems and services. These solutions are tailored to meet customer operational requirements and reduce total cost of ownership.
Collins Aviation Maintenance Service (Shanghai) Limited provides service and support for communications, navigation, sensors, display, flight control computer, weather radar, and in-flight entertainment solutions.
