140 Air India 737 MAX aircraft will be equipped with
Collins' advanced avionics
SINGAPORE, Feb. 21,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Collins Aerospace, an RTX (NYSE:
RTX) business, has been selected by Air India for a full suite of
avionics hardware catering to the airline's expanding Boeing 737
MAX fleet. The deal was announced at the ongoing Singapore Airshow
2024.
The comprehensive package includes communication, navigation,
surveillance equipment and air data sensors, designed to enhance
safety, fuel efficiency and operational performance of Air India's
fleet.
"This avionics agreement marks a collaborative effort that will
be foundational to Air India's 737 MAX fleet for years to come,"
said Craig Bries, vice president and
general manager of Avionics Sales, Marketing and Aftermarket
Services at Collins Aerospace. "Equipping their new MAX fleet with
our advanced suite of avionics underscores Air India's trust in our
technology and commitment to innovation. Collins' solutions will
deliver exceptional performance and reliability, contributing to
Air India's continued success."
"Air India is pleased to have Collins Aerospace as a partner in
our transformation journey. The company's full suite of avionics
hardware will serve our existing as well growing fleet of Boeing
737 MAX aircraft," said Nipun
Aggrawal, Chief Commercial & Transformation Officer, Air
India.
Collins' suite of advanced avionics will work in harmony to
improve operations through every phase of flight on Air India's MAX
aircraft. Multi-mode receivers enable precision satellite and
ground-based navigation, facilitating high position accuracy,
improved integrity and future upgrades through a simple software
update. Collins' radio altimeters provide accurate digital height
measurements during crucial approach, landing and climb-out phases,
while actively filtering and mitigating any potential 5G cellular
interference.
Air India will also receive
Collins' MultiScan ThreatTrack™ weather radar, which predicts
adverse weather conditions and actively displays and analyzes cells
– providing real-time route adjustments, reducing long deviations
and delays, and ensuring passengers enjoy a smoother journey.
About Collins Aerospace
Collins Aerospace, an RTX
business, is a leader in integrated and intelligent solutions for
the global aerospace and defense industry. Our 80,000 employees are
dedicated to delivering future-focused technologies to advance
sustainable and connected aviation, passenger safety and comfort,
mission success, space exploration, and more.
About RTX
RTX is the world's largest aerospace and
defense company. With more than 185,000 global employees, we push
the limits of technology and science to redefine how we connect and
protect our world. Through industry-leading businesses – Collins
Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon – we are advancing
aviation, engineering integrated defense systems for operational
success, and developing next-generation technology solutions and
manufacturing to help global customers address their most critical
challenges. The company, with 2023 sales of $68.9 billion, is headquartered in Arlington, Virginia.
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