Maintenance and Modifications
Bird Aerosystems Gets Israeli STC for Surveillance CJ3
The Israel CAAI has approved Bird Aerosystems' special-mission ASIO configuration of a Cessna CJ3, marking a first for the Citation family.
Bird Aerosystems is seeking FAA and EASA approvals for its special-mission modification of the Cessna Citation CJ3 now that it has Israeli approval in hand. (Photo: Bird Aerosystems)
Bird Aerosystems is seeking FAA and EASA approvals for its special-mission modification of the Cessna Citation CJ3 now that it has Israeli approval in hand. (Photo: Bird Aerosystems)

Bird Aerosystems has received Civil Aviation Authority of Israel supplemental type certificate (STC) approval for a special-mission variant of the Cessna Citation CJ3. The STC for the CJ3 Airborne Surveillance, Intelligence, and Observation (ASIO) platform enables dual use for special missions and VIP operations, the Israel-based company said. Under the STC, the cabin configurations could be changed without the need to dismantle ASIO sensors and systems.