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Avianca Selects Rockwell Collins' Radar and Other Avionics
Avianca
Airlines is buying Rockwell Collins' MultiScan Hazard Detection System and other
avionics to equip 38 new aircraft.
Rockwell Collins says its
WXR-2100 radar is unique because it "analyzes and determines actual weather
hazards, not simply atmospheric moisture content." Its operation is "fully
automatic," and it can provide "clutter-free" weather detection out to 320
nautical miles.
Avianca will also get Rockwell Collins'
HFS-900D HF datalink communications system with its
CPL-920D coupler unit, and
RDMI-743 radio distance magnetic indicator.
Delivery is scheduled for early 2008. 08-24-2007. |