Rockwell Collins first to enable live satellite HD video programming for business and VIP aircraft cabins

Rockwell Collins Press Release:

Rockwell Collins first to enable live satellite HD video programming for business and VIP aircraft cabins

GENEVA (May 21, 2013) – Rockwell Collins today announced that its Tailwind^® 500 and 550 Multi-region in-flight Direct Broadcast Satellite (DBS) TV systems now enable live high-definition (HD) and high-compression digital video (MPEG-4) programming to business and VIP aircraft cabins. The company is the first to make these capabilities available.

Rockwell Collins’ Tailwind is a fully integrated, proven cabin TV system that delivers live DBS programming from Ku-band free-to-air (FTA) TV providers.

“Adding live HD programming to the cabin will enrich the passenger experience and resemble what has become the norm in many homes,” said Steve Timm, vice president and general manager, Flight Information Solutions for Rockwell Collins.

With Tailwind, passengers have access to the most comprehensive selection and widest regional coverage of live TV programming in the air or on the ground. The addition of HD and MPEG-4 video enables hundreds of additional channels in the cabin.

Rockwell Collins’ Tailwind with HD and MPEG-4 capability will be an option for new aircraft and available as an upgrade to fielded systems beginning in mid-2013.

About Rockwell Collins
Rockwell Collins (NYSE: COL) is a pioneer in the development and deployment of innovative communication and aviation electronic solutions for both commercial and government applications. Our expertise in flight deck avionics, cabin electronics, mission communications, information management, and simulation and training is delivered by 19,000 employees, and a global service and support network that crosses 27 countries. To find out more, please visit www.rockwellcollins.com.