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

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

Collins Pro Line 21 avionics upgrades for Citation CJs, XLS+ — The Pro Line 21 upgrades for certain Cessna Citation CJs and the XLS+ enable advanced communications, increased situational awareness, and operational efficiencies. © Textron Aviation

By Chad Trautvetter • Online Editor

February 7, 2025

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.

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