COLLINS COMMERCIAL Avionics, part of Rockwell International, says that its Forward Looking Wind-shear Weather Radar has received supplemental type certification from the US Federal Aviation Administration.
Trials of the WXR-700X were completed using a Boeing 737-300. The radar warns of wind-shear conditions up to 90s ahead of the aircraft, with visual and aural alerts.
The system has so far been selected by ten airlines. First installations will begin in September.
Rockwell Defense Electronics has opened its Pacific Rim Service Centre in Singapore. Through Rockwell's Collins Avionics & Communications Division, the centre provides product-repair services and technical support for defence customers in the region.
Source: Flight International
