Avionics
Pro Line Fusion on track for 2011 certification
An anemic market for business jets and the recent loss of a major customer will have no effect on the flight test schedule or certification of the Pro Line

An anemic market for business jets and the recent loss of a major customer will have no effect on the flight test schedule or certification of the Pro Line Fusion integrated avionics system, according to manufacturer Rockwell Collins.

Cessna’s sudden decision to “suspend” the super-midsize Citation Columbus program deals a setback to Rockwell Collins by eliminating what looked to be a promising platform for the next-generation Fusion cockpit, which was announced a year and a half ago as a major enhancement of the Collins Pro Line 21 avionics system.