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MCA Solutions' SPO suite is deployed and delivering value in as little as
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industry magazine, covering technology, business and operations in the
commercial, military and space markets for nearly 100,000 paid subscribers in
180 countries. Large,
global companies with tens of thousands of customers and products can save
millions of dollars yearly by optimizing the service supply chain .rockwellcollins. The PMA designation authorizes the
facility to produce and sell more than 440 types of line-replaceable
aftermarket products directly to airline customers and aircraft parts
distributors .
The Irving facility was operated by Boeing Commercial Airplanes
from 1979 to 2004 and its products were developed and certified under
a Boeing production certificate.
"This certification is a major step toward our efforts to expand
and improve service to the airline industry," said Scott Ferguson ,
aftermarket program manager at the Irving facility.

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systems in the air, on land, at sea and in space.

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MCA Solutions' SPO suite is the only commercial, off-the-shelf solution
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various supply networks, service level agreements (2-hour, 4-hour, same day),
variations in costs and lead times , and different supply sources.

About Rockwell Collins
Rockwell Collins (NYSE: COL ) is a leader in the design, production and
support of communications and aviation electronics solutions for government
and commercial customers worldwide.com. BAE Systems acquired the Irving
business in 2004.
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Aircraft under the following general categories: airframe systems
control and monitoring, flight controls, flight deck systems , cabin
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for government and commercial customers, has selected MCA Solutions to fully
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"Our solution helps companies
like Rockwell Collins achieve the highest level of customer service , while
quickly reducing inventory, maximizing availability and driving new service
revenue. "BAE Systems has a
long history in servicing commercial aircraft electronics as the
world's leading provider of engine control systems, and this
certification enables us to expand our aftermarket presence into the
many diverse areas served by the Irving commercial electronics
business." A complete list of qualifying spares as well as secure
parts ordering can be found at www. It is a leading
provider of electronic and information-based systems and
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Vice President /Publisher. "Our industry deals with extremely complex
technology using millions of parts and services , and by connecting users with
suppliers to a search engine in our World Aviation Directory and Aerospace
Database, we are able to make the user's job easier and help build sales for
suppliers."
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company information on the suppliers, including product catalogues and
datasheets from the supplier.com offers at no charge an aviation and aerospace news ticker,
many select articles from Aviation Week Group publications updated daily, plus
useful features such as special reports, jobs, information on Aviation Week's
conferences, World Aviation Directory + Aerospace Database buyers guide,
database and Aviation Week products and subscriptions.aviationnow. BAE Systems North America
employs more than 30,000 people at sites across the United States and
the United Kingdom and generates more than $5 billion in annual sales.

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IRVING, Texas----BAE Systems'
commercial aircraft electronics production and service facility in
Irving has received Parts Manufacturing Approval (PMA) from the
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About MCA Solutions
MCA Solutions' Service Planning and Optimization (SPO(TM)) software suite
helps Fortune 500 companies in aerospace and defense, high-tech and capital
equipment transform their service supply chains into bottom-line business
drivers, by reducing inventory, lowering support costs and improving service
levels to maximize customer satisfaction. All other trademarks are property of their
respective owners.

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About Aviation Week Group
The Aviation Week Group, a division of The McGraw -Hill Companies, is the
largest multimedia information and services provider to the global aviation
and aerospace industry.

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As the market increasingly demands "total service solutions," and Rockwell
Collins' service offering grows more complex, the company realized it needed a
robust solution that could optimize inventory across more than 60 service
centers, which support governments, aircraft manufacturers and 400 airlines
across the globe. Additional information is available at
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About The McGraw-Hill Companies
Founded in 1888, The McGraw-Hill Companies is a leading global information
services provider meeting worldwide needs in the financial services, education
and business information markets through leading brands such as Standard +
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A comprehensive evaluation
determined that MCA Solutions' Service Planning + Optimization (SPO(TM))
software suite is the right solution for handling Rockwell Collins'
requirements for multi-echelon, multi-indenture availability-based planning
and rapid evaluation of service scenarios. MCA Solutions is a privately held
company headquartered in Philadelphia, and can be reached at
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