Harris Corporation Awarded $150 Million Contract for FAA's NextGen Data Communications Program

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Harris Corporation Awarded $150 Million Contract for FAA's NextGen Data Communications Program

Highlights:

  • Harris network will support digital data communications between controllers and flight crews.

  • Represents key milestone in existing FAA Data Communications Integrated Services program.

  • FAA Data Communications contracts awarded to Harris now total $481 million.

MELBOURNE, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Harris Corporation (NYS: HRS) , has received authorization from the Federal Aviation Administration to begin work on the seven-year, $150 million Data communications Network Services (DCNS) element of its Data Communications Integrated Services (DCIS) program. DCNS will help to transition U.S. air traffic control from primarily analog voice communications to digital data connectivity -- significantly increasing the efficiency and safety of the nation's air traffic control system.


Under DCNS, Harris will provide the terrestrial circuits and very high frequency data links that connect ground-based air traffic controllers and airborne flight crews. This will enable air traffic controllers and pilots to communicate more effectively by supplementing traditional voice communications with data to enhance departure clearances, weather route, and other air traffic procedures. These enhanced procedures will save fuel, reduce flight times, and increase air traffic capacity.

Harris DCNS partners include ARINC, SITA, and Thales. The DCNS tasks will be performed under the $331 million Data Communications Integrated Services contract, which was awarded to Harris in September 2012. Under that contract, the company is helping the FAA to integrate its end-to-end data communications system.

"DCNS is a critical next step in advancing the nation's aviation system into the digital era," said John O'Sullivan, vice president, Civil Business Unit NextGen Programs, Harris Government Communications Systems. "The National Air Space primarily uses analog voice communications for air traffic control. DCNS will enable the FAA to begin a successful, early transition to comprehensive, digital data connectivity."

About Harris Corporation

Harris is an international communications and information technology company serving government and commercial markets in more than 125 countries. Headquartered in Melbourne, Florida, the company has approximately $5 billion of annual revenue and about 14,000 employees — including 6,000 engineers and scientists. Harris is dedicated to developing best-in-class assured communications® products, systems and services. Additional information about Harris Corporation is available at harris.com.

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains forward-looking statements that reflect management's current expectations, assumptions and estimates of future performance and economic conditions. Such statements are made in reliance upon the safe harbor provisions of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. The company cautions investors that any forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results and future trends to differ materially from those matters expressed in or implied by such forward-looking statements. Statements about the expected value of the program to Harris are forward-looking and involve risks and uncertainties. Harris disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise.

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Sleighton Meyer, 321-727-6514
Harris Government Communications Systems
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Jim Burke, 321-727-9131
Harris Corporation
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