Chad is the editor of AINalerts, AIN's daily business aviation newsletter, and is also the news editor at AIN Media Group.&nbsp;He has been writing about aviation, with an emphasis on business aviation, since 1994. Chad started his writing career at The Avion,&nbsp;the&nbsp;student newspaper at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University in Daytona Beach, Florida, serving as editor-in-chief before graduating with a bachelor's in aeronautical science. After a stint as managing editor at Professional Pilot&nbsp;magazine, he joined&nbsp;AIN in late 1998. Chad holds a commercial pilot certificated with instrument and multi-engine ratings, and he also is a CFI/CFII. He lives and works from his home in Venice, Florida.

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Cessna Citation 525, CitationJet, CJ1, CJ2, CJ3, CJ4, and M2 Series

Cessna Citation 560XL, Excel, XL, XLS, and Ascend

Chad Trautvetter

Collins Aerospace is a prominent aerospace and defense company specializing in the development and manufacture of advanced technology solutions. They offer a wide range of products and services, including avionics, aircraft interiors, mission systems, and space systems. 

Collins Aerospace announced a Pro Line 21 upgrade for Cessna Citation CJ1+, CJ2+, CJ3, CJ4, and XLS+ jets that adds more communications abilities, improved weather data, and enhanced flight deck connectivity, among other new features. The upgrade will be available in the second half of this year through Textron Aviation Service Centers and Collins Aerospace-authorized dealers.
Upgrades include controller-pilot datalink communications, ADS-B In weather information, and enhanced connectivity—features that Collins says increase productivity, data transfers, and the stream of critical information available to pilots. Other enhancements include the addition of Privacy ICAO Address, mitigating personal identity and security concerns; direct integration between the avionics and electronic flight bags; and wireless database uploads to keep avionics systems compliant and up to date.
“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 Collins Aerospace v-p and general manager of business and regional avionics Nathan Voight. “Our Pro Line 21 Citation upgrades do just that, providing pilots with a modern flight deck that keeps them connected and informed.”

New developments and products in avionics, specifically about aircraft electronics in the cockpit.

Collins Unveils Pro Line 21 Upgrade for Cessna Citation CJs, XLS+

Added features include CPDLC, ADS-B In weather, and enhanced connectivity

Collins Aerospace’s Pro Line 21 upgrade for Cessna Citation CJ1+, CJ2+, CJ3, CJ4, and XLS+ jets adds more communications abilities and improved weather data.

Collins Unveils Pro Line 21 Upgrade for Cessna CJs, XLS+

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Matt Thurber

News and issues about aviation maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO), covering all segments of the aviation industry; and modifications for aircraft and engines. Subjects include product support of aircraft, engines and avionics, MRO company mergers, acquisitions, announcements and personnel, Airworthiness Directives, Supplemental Type Certificate approvals and other topics.

News and issues relating to business, corporate and private aviation, primarily regarding turbine-engine-powered airplanes and helicopters. Subjects include aircraft, engines, maintenance, operations, personnel, acquisitions, accidents, safety, security, and training.

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News and issues concerning general aviation, specifically airplanes and helicopters powered by piston and alternative engines (i.e., non-turbine powered aircraft). Subjects include aircraft, engines, personnel, acquisitions, accidents, safety, security and training.

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Failure to upgrade could cause service interruptions

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News and developments about aircraft engines, including turbofan, turboprop, turboshaft and piston.

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News and issues relating to international air transport and cargo carriers, national airlines and regional airlines, including aircraft, engines, personnel, acquisitions, accidents, safety, security and training.

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Cessna Citation 525/CJ Series

Cessna Citation 560XL, Excel, XL, XLS, and Ascend

Collins Aerospace

Textron Aviation

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