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Aviation News Item: 01040
18th Aug 2009
Global Express XRS Completes First Test Flight with Pro Line Fusion System
Source: fly-corporate.com
 Rockwell Collins' Pro Line Fusion avionics system has successfully completed the first Bombardier test flight on a Global Express XRS aircraft.
"This is a very rewarding milestone for Pro Line Fusion," said Greg Irmen, vice president and general manager of Business and Regional Systems at Rockwell Collins. "The Pro Line Fusion development continues to make great progress as evidenced by this very successful maiden flight of Bombardier's Global Express XRS. This flight is the culmination of many months of hard work and dedication, and we send our whole-hearted congratulations to members of both teams."
The five-hour test flight was conducted at Bombardier's Downsview facility in Toronto, Ontario, on Monday, 3 August. Pro Line Fusion capabilities tested during this first flight included the high resolution LCD display system with integrated cursor control, radio tuning for communication, navigation and surveillance system, flight management system, and autopilot.
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