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Rockwell Collins Finalizes Acquisition Of ARINC Inc.

Defense Daily Staff

Thursday, January 2nd, 2014

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Rockwell Collins said on Dec. 23 that it has completed the purchase of ARINC Incorporated from the Carlyle Group for $1.4 billion. Founded in 1929, ARINC specializes in communications, engineering and system integration. The company’s primary clients are in aviation, transportation, security, government and aerospace. “Combining ARINC's high-performance, high-quality and high-assurance networks and services with our information systems onboard the aircraft strengthens our ability to deliver improved efficiency and safety, and enhanced connectivity,” Rockwell Collins CEO Kelly Ortberg said in…

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