Collins' Pro Line 21™
avionics provides advanced functionality, usability
CEDAR
RAPIDS, Iowa, Feb. 5, 2025
/PRNewswire/ -- Collins Aerospace, an RTX (NYSE: RTX) business, has
announced upcoming functionality upgrades to Collins' Pro Line
21™ integrated avionics systems installed on in-service Cessna
Citation business jets. Cessna Citation business jets are designed
and manufactured by Textron Aviation Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE:
TXT) company.
Available beginning in the second half of 2025, the Pro
Line 21 avionics enhancements are applicable for in-service Cessna
Citation CJ1+, CJ2+, CJ3, CJ4 and XLS+ fleets, with upgrades
spanning advanced communications abilities, improved weather data,
enhanced flight deck connectivity and more.
"These enhancements are based on direct feedback received from
customers, letting us know they desired cockpit upgrades that made
flight more intuitive, communicative and efficient," said
Nathan Voight, vice president and
general manager, Business and Regional Avionics at Collins
Aerospace. "Our Pro Line 21 Citation upgrades do just that,
providing pilots with a modern flight deck that keeps
them connected and informed."
The upgraded Pro Line 21 avionics suite provides Controller
Pilot Data Link Communications (CPDLC), ADS-B In weather
information and enhanced connectivity, improving productivity, data
transfers and the stream of critical information available to
pilots. Customers can purchase the upgrades as well as schedule the
upgrade for installation through Textron Aviation or other Collins
Aerospace authorized dealers.
Other enhancements include the addition of Privacy ICAO Address,
mitigating personal identity and security concerns; direct
integration between the avionics and electronic flight bags to
streamline operations; and wireless database uploads, seamlessly
keeping avionics systems compliant and up to date.
About Collins Aerospace
Collins Aerospace, an RTX business, is a leader in integrated and
intelligent solutions for the global aerospace and defense
industry. Our 80,000 employees are dedicated to delivering
future-focused technologies to advance sustainable and connected
aviation, passenger safety and comfort, mission success, space
exploration, and more.
About RTX
RTX is the world's largest aerospace and defense company. With more
than 185,000 global employees, we push the limits of technology and
science to redefine how we connect and protect our world. Through
industry-leading businesses – Collins Aerospace, Pratt &
Whitney, and Raytheon – we are advancing aviation, engineering
integrated defense systems for operational success, and developing
next-generation technology solutions and manufacturing to help
global customers address their most critical challenges. The
company, with 2024 sales of more than $80
billion, is headquartered in Arlington, Virginia.
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