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    Avionics and IFE system from Rockwell Collins selected by Tibet Airlines for new fleet

    Nov. 20, 2010
    ZHUHAI, China, 20 Nov. 2010. Tibet Airlines' new Airbus A319 aircraft will feature a suite of Rockwell Collins avionics systems including the company's second generation Digital Programmable Audio Video Entertainment System (dPAVES) in-flight entertainment system (IFE), MultiScan Threat Detection System, and GLU-925 multi-mode receiver (MMR). The systems will initially be installed on nine of Tibet's new Airbus A319 aircraft, with an option for nine additional aircraft. Deliveries will begin next summer.
    Posted by John McHaleZHUHAI, China, 20 Nov. 2010. Tibet Airlines' new Airbus A319 aircraft will feature a suite of Rockwell Collins avionics systems including the company's second generation Digital Programmable Audio Video Entertainment System (dPAVES) in-flight entertainment (IFE) system, MultiScan Threat Detection System, and GLU-925 multi-mode receiver (MMR). The systems will initially be installed on nine of Tibet's new Airbus A319 aircraft, with an option for nine additional aircraft. Deliveries will begin next summer.Rockwell Collins' second generation dPAVES system offers the company's latest enhancements including a high definition media server (HDMS), an updated touch screen flight attendant entertainment control panel (ECP) and USB ports for easier data on-and off-loading. The HDMS provides 160 gigabytes of solid state digital audio and video storage capability, integrated pre-recorded announcements and music (PRAM) functionality, and an embedded Airshow moving map application -- all in a single 4-Modular Concept Unit (MCU) package. The MultiScan Threat Detection System is a fully automatic, hands-free airborne radar system. MultiScan provides optimal clutter-free weather displays that reduce pilot workload and enhance safety and passenger comfort by minimizing unexpected turbulence encounters. The advanced GLU-925 Multi-Mode Receiver is the first MMR certified for precision landing using either Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS) or Instrument Landing Systems (ILS). The GLU-925 is the primary navigation sensor for all phases of flight, and meets the stringent required navigation performance (RNP) requirement of 0.1 nautical miles. Tibet Airlines also selected the following sensors from Rockwell Collins: ADF-900 automatic detection finder, DME-900 distance measuring equipment, VOR-900 VHF omnidirectional radio, HFS-900D high speed data radio, VHF-2100 very high frequency transceiver, LRA-900 low-range radio altimeter and RDMI-743 radio distance magnetic indicator. "Our strategic relationship with Tibet Airlines represents an excellent opportunity for future growth due to the rapid expansion plans for this new venture," says TC Chan, vice president and managing director, Asia-Pacific for Rockwell Collins.

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