RTX's Collins Aerospace providing upgraded avionics for in-service Cessna Citation aircraft

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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