Posted by John McHaleBERLIN, Germany 8 June 2010. Turkish Airlines selected Rockwell Collins to provide a full suite of avionics equipment including its MultiScan Hazard Detection system, Traffic Collision Avoidance System (TCAS), data link system, and sensors for its growing fleet of Boeing and Airbus aircraft. The agreement includes 20 firm and 15 option B737 aircraft and 20 firm and 10 option A319/321 aircraft with deliveries beginning in 2011. Rockwell Collins made the announcement at the Berlin Airshow this week.The MultiScan Hazard Detection System analyzes and determines actual weather hazards, not simply atmospheric moisture content. The system is derived from extensive operational experience to create a fully automatic, hands-free airborne radar system that reduces pilot workload, enhances safety and passenger comfort by minimizing unexpected turbulence encounters, and provides optimal clutter-free weather displays.Rockwell Collins' data link system supports current Mode 2 VHF data radios and is the future platform for air traffic control data link mandates such as Link 2000+. It enables flight crews to request and receive messages such as clearances, flight plan updates, weather data, diversion and emergency reports, and passenger lists. The system can be tailored with application-specific menus and messages to further enhance efficiency and optimize airline operations. The system also supports the automatic downlink of engine and fuel performance data, which can be used to reduce maintenance and operating costs.Turkish Airlines also selected a full suite of Rockwell Collins' sensors.
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