Rockwell Collins (Hall4, B4) has been selected by Mexican airline Aeromexico to provide avionics and in-flight entertainment (IFE) for its 11 new Boeing 737-700 aircraft.
Deliveries are scheduled throughout 2004 and the avionics package selected includes Collins' suite of data link communications, navigation and surveillance sensors, including the Collins MultiScan Weather Radar and GLU-920 multimode receiver (MMR). The cabins will feature Rockwell Collins' Programmable Audio Video System (PAVES) in-flight entertainment system, providing overhead video on 10.4in retractable monitors.
The Collins data link communications system supports current and future digital Communication/Navigation/Surveillance and Air Traffic Management (CNS/ATM) environments, including Aircraft Communications Addressing and Reporting System (ACARS), Future Air Navigation Systems (FANS), Controller-Pilot Data Link Communications (CPDLC), VHF Data Link (VDL) Mode 2 and Aeronautical Telecommunications Network (ATN).
Reduced workloadThe Collins WXR-2100 Multiscan Weather Radar reduces the need for manual intervention by performing radar scan patterns using multiple tilt angles.
Advanced data processing reduces pilot workload and provides more complete information for weather hazard avoidance. The Multiscan Radar optimises short- and long-range weather detection at all times without requiring pilot adjustment of the radar tilt control, and alerts flight crews during takeoff and approach of potentially dangerous windshear.
The Aeromexico avionics package also includes the Collins GLU-920 multimode receiver (MMR), offering growth to support microwave landing system (MLS) capability. The Collins MMR will meet future air traffic management requirements while offering commonality across fleet types.
The aircraft will also be equipped with the Collins universal audio distribution system (ADS), allowing Aeromexico the ability to provide up to 22 digital audio channels.
Source: Flight Daily News
