Cabin Interior and Electronics
Collins Aerospace Achieves First Certus Satcom Retrofit
The system is a cost-effective retrofit applicable to smaller jets
Prince Aviation Citation
© David McIntosh

RTX subsidiary Collins Aerospace has supplied and integrated an IRT NX satellite communications system onto a Cessna CitationJet. Hardware installation was undertaken by Prince Aviation, with EASA supplemental type certification and design approval being obtained by Swiss company QCM Design.

The IRT NX system provides cabin connectivity through the Iridium Certus 700 service. The global satellite network connects with the Collins ARINCDirect system to provide speeds of up to 704 kbps. This permits reliable and cost-effective voice calls, internet browsing, and access to text, email, and social media services.