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.”