Collins Aerospace provides upgraded avionics for Citations
February 8, 2025
Collins Aerospace has announced a series of avionics upgrades for Cessna Citation business jets, to enhance communication, weather data access, and flight deck connectivity.
The enhancements will be available from the second half of 2025 and will apply to in-service Citation CJ1+, CJ2+, CJ3, CJ4, and XLS+ aircraft.
The upgraded Pro Line 21 avionics suite includes Controller Pilot Data Link Communications (CPDLC), ADS-B In weather information, and enhanced connectivity, helping to improve productivity and data transfers for pilots.
Additional improvements include a Privacy ICAO Address feature to enhance security, direct integration with electronic flight bags to streamline operations, and wireless database uploads to keep avionics systems up to date effortlessly.
“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.”
