OREANDA-NEWS. Volga-Dnepr Group has signed agreement with Rockwell Collins, Inc. global supplier of avionics and information systems, to provide avionics technology solutions for modernized An-124-100 “Ruslan” aircraft. The agreement was signed at the 50th Paris Air Show in Le Bourget (France).

According to the agreement the companies will jointly work on avionics for modernized An-124-100 aircraft. In particular Rockwell Collins will be involved in complex electronic hardware integration as well as supply components to be installed on modernized An-124-100 Ruslan". As the result the aircraft will meet all perspective requirements set by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) at least till 2025-2030.

Rockwell Collins, Inc. is a global leader providing avionics and information technology systems and services to aircraft manufacturers, defense industry and governmental agencies. The company has offices in 27 countries and employs 19,000 people. In 2012 the annual sales turnover comprised USD 4.7 bln. The company headquartered in Cedar Rapids, Iowa (USA).