Royal Jordanian Airlines selects Rockwell Collins' ARINC GLOBALinkSM services for airborne data and voice communications

Sunday 8th November 2015

High Frequency Data Link offers true global coverage for leading Middle Eastern carrier.

DUBAI (November 8, 2015) - Royal Jordanian Airlines is now using Rockwell Collins' ARINC GLOBALink to provide primary communications for its fleet of aircraft. The airline, based in Amman, provides service to Europe, Asia, Africa, North America and throughout the Middle East.

"We fly extensively across desert and oceanic routes, so we needed a communications network with global coverage," said Royal Jordanian's President/CEO Captain Suleiman Obeidat. "Our aircraft are High Frequency Data Link (HFDL) enabled, and the Rockwell Collins ARINC GLOBALink offering includes HF connectivity. Overall, we found the suite of Rockwell Collins' solutions to be extremely cost effective and capable of meeting our expansion strategy."

Royal Jordanian is using Rockwell Collins' entire suite of ARINC GLOBALink services, including Very High Frequency (VHF), SATCOM, and HFDL to meet the airline's diverse range of aviation communication needs. The airline is also using Rockwell Collins OpCenter web-based messaging solution and future plans call for the implementation of the company's Web Aircraft Situational Display (WebASD) to enable global flight tracking.

"The significant expansion of our ARINC global network in Europe, the Middle East and Africa announced earlier this year was a key factor in enabling us to provide the comprehensive coverage that Royal Jordanian and other airlines in this region need," said Mike DiGeorge, vice president, Commercial Aviation and Networks for Rockwell Collins. "Royal Jordanian is the first Middle Eastern carrier to select Rockwell Collins as its primary provider, and we anticipate more airlines in the region following its lead."

About Rockwell Collins

Rockwell Collins 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, simulation and training, and information management is delivered by a global workforce, and a service and support network that crosses more than 150 countries. To find out more, please visit www.rockwellcollins.com

About RJ

Being the national carrier of Jordan, Royal Jordanian's vision is to connect Jordan and the Levant with the world. From its hub at Queen Alia International Airport, RJ operates a fleet of 27 modern and comfortable aircraft to serve 52 direct destinations and some of 1,000 cities in more than 150 countries through its airline partners in the oneworld airline alliance. RJ, a public shareholding company, is currently undergoing a restructuring process aiming at increasing revenues and cutting cost, being committed to continuously improving its services.

For Further information, please visit www.rj.com