Renews Maintenance Contract For Saab 340, 2000 Aircraft

Saab Aircraft has renewed its contract with Rockwell Collins to provide support and maintenance of avionics onboard Saab 340 and Saab 2000 aircraft. The price-per-flight-hour contract extends through 2010 and encompasses Saab Aircraft AB in Sweden, as well as Saab's-U.S. based customer support organization, Saab Aircraft of America LLC.

"We have a long history of providing support services for Saab Aircraft and look forward to continuing this relationship," said Scott Gunnufson, vice president of business operations for Rockwell Collins' Services business, to Aero-News.

The agreement covers Saab 340 and Saab 2000 (above) aircraft enrolled in the Saab Aircraft�s Parts Exchange Program and includes maintenance, service and repair of Rockwell Collins avionics. Rockwell Collins' service centers in the United States and the United Kingdom will provide the support.

Saab Aircraft, with offices in Sweden and Sterling, Virginia in the US, supports and maintains the combined Saab 340 and Saab 2000 fleet of over 500 aircraft in service with operators around the world.

Saab Aircraft AB is a Business Unit within the Saab group.

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