Avionics
Collins Upgrading Pro Line 21 Avionics in CJs, XLS+
EFB integration and wireless database updates are among the new features
Collins Pro Line 21 upgrade for Cessna Citation business jets
The Pro Line 21 upgrade will be available for the CJ1+, CJ2+, CJ3, CJ4, and XLS+ early in this year’s second half. © Textron Aviation

In the second half of this year, owners of Cessna Citations will be able to upgrade Collins Pro Line 21 avionics with modern features that provide critical information to pilots and simplify database uploads. The upgrade will be applicable in the CJ1+, CJ2+, CJ3, CJ4, and XLS+.

With the upgrade, pilots will be able to tap into controller-pilot data link communications services and while flying in the U.S. obtain free ADS-B In weather information. Other new features include integration between electronic flight bags and the avionics, wireless database uploading using a dedicated Collins app, and the addition of the FAA’s Privacy ICAO Address. This allows operators of U.S.-registered aircraft that use a third-party flight ID to request a temporary ICAO address that doesn’t identify the aircraft’s owner.