RTX's Collins Aerospace announces avionics modernization program for King Air and Hawker aircraft
Collins Aerospace, an RTX business, has unveiled a comprehensive avionics modernization program for Beechcraft King Air and Hawker aircraft. The initiative includes upgrades for Pro Line Fusion® and Pro Line 21™ advanced avionics systems, focusing on enhancing aircraft performance, safety, and pilot efficiency.
The program encompasses upgrades for King Air 200 and 300 series aircraft, transitioning from Pro Line 21 to Pro Line Fusion, along with modernization options for Hawker 750, 800, and 900 series aircraft. The Pro Line Fusion system features touchscreen displays and advanced navigation tools, while Pro Line 21 provides integrated digital cockpit capabilities.
Collins Aerospace, un'azienda di RTX, ha presentato un programma completo di modernizzazione degli avionic per gli aerei Beechcraft King Air e Hawker. L'iniziativa prevede aggiornamenti per i sistemi avionic avanzati Pro Line Fusion® e Pro Line 21™, con l'obiettivo di migliorare le prestazioni degli aerei, la sicurezza e l'efficienza del pilota.
Il programma comprende aggiornamenti per gli aerei della serie King Air 200 e 300, passando da Pro Line 21 a Pro Line Fusion, insieme a opzioni di modernizzazione per gli aerei della serie Hawker 750, 800 e 900. Il sistema Pro Line Fusion è dotato di display touchscreen e strumenti di navigazione avanzati, mentre il Pro Line 21 offre capacità integrate per la cabina digitale.
Collins Aerospace, una empresa de RTX, ha presentado un programa integral de modernización de aviónica para aviones Beechcraft King Air y Hawker. La iniciativa incluye actualizaciones para los sistemas de aviónica avanzada Pro Line Fusion® y Pro Line 21™, centradas en mejorar el rendimiento de los aviones, la seguridad y la eficiencia del piloto.
El programa abarca actualizaciones para aviones de las series King Air 200 y 300, realizando la transición de Pro Line 21 a Pro Line Fusion, junto con opciones de modernización para aviones de las series Hawker 750, 800 y 900. El sistema Pro Line Fusion presenta pantallas táctiles y herramientas de navegación avanzadas, mientras que Pro Line 21 ofrece capacidades integradas para la cabina digital.
콜린스 항공우주는 RTX의 비즈니스로 비치크래프트 킹 에어 및 호커 항공기를 위한 포괄적인 항공전자 현대화 프로그램을 발표했습니다. 이 이니셔티브는 Pro Line Fusion® 및 Pro Line 21™ 첨단 항공전자 시스템의 업그레이드를 포함하며, 항공기 성능, 안전 및 조종사 효율성을 향상시키는 데 중점을 두고 있습니다.
프로그램은 킹 에어 200 및 300 시리즈 항공기 업그레이드를 포함하며, Pro Line 21에서 Pro Line Fusion으로 전환하고, 호커 750, 800 및 900 시리즈 항공기 현대화 옵션도 제공합니다. Pro Line Fusion 시스템은 터치스크린 디스플레이와 고급 내비게이션 도구를 특징으로 하며, Pro Line 21은 통합 디지털 조종실 기능을 제공합니다.
Collins Aerospace, une entreprise de RTX, a dévoilé un programme complet de modernisation des avioniques pour les aéronefs Beechcraft King Air et Hawker. L'initiative comprend des mises à niveau pour les systèmes avioniques avancés Pro Line Fusion® et Pro Line 21™, axées sur l'amélioration des performances des aéronefs, de la sécurité et de l'efficacité du pilote.
Le programme englobe des mises à niveau pour les aéronefs de la série King Air 200 et 300, passant de Pro Line 21 à Pro Line Fusion, ainsi que des options de modernisation pour les aéronefs de la série Hawker 750, 800 et 900. Le système Pro Line Fusion offre des écrans tactiles et des outils de navigation avancés, tandis que le Pro Line 21 propose des fonctionnalités intégrées pour le cockpit numérique.
Collins Aerospace, ein Unternehmen von RTX, hat ein umfassendes Programm zur Modernisierung der Avionik für Beechcraft King Air und Hawker Flugzeuge vorgestellt. Die Initiative umfasst Upgrades für die fortschrittlichen Avioniksysteme Pro Line Fusion® und Pro Line 21™, mit dem Ziel, die Flugzeugleistung, Sicherheit und Effizienz des Piloten zu verbessern.
Das Programm umfasst Upgrades für King Air 200 und 300 Serien Flugzeuge, die von Pro Line 21 auf Pro Line Fusion umsteigen, sowie Modernisierungsoptionen für Hawker 750, 800 und 900 Serien Flugzeuge. Das Pro Line Fusion-System bietet Touchscreen-Displays und fortschrittliche Navigationswerkzeuge, während Pro Line 21 integrierte digitale Cockpit-Funktionen bereitstellt.
- Expansion of product offering with comprehensive avionics upgrade program
- Enhancement of existing systems to meet next-generation airspace requirements
- Strong dealer network and install base supporting implementation
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Insights
This avionics modernization program represents a significant technological advancement for King Air and Hawker aircraft operators. The Pro Line Fusion upgrade introduces touchscreen displays and enhanced navigation capabilities that substantially improve cockpit efficiency. While beneficial for aircraft operations, the program's direct revenue impact on RTX will likely be modest given the relatively small fleet size of eligible aircraft.
The integration of synthetic vision and advanced communication tools aligns with industry trends toward more automated, safer flight operations. However, this is primarily a routine product line update rather than a groundbreaking innovation that would significantly move RTX's market position. The program's value lies more in maintaining Collins Aerospace's competitive position in the business aviation segment than in generating substantial new revenue streams.
From a market perspective, this modernization program strategically targets the business aviation aftermarket, where operators are increasingly seeking cost-effective ways to extend aircraft life and comply with evolving airspace requirements. The comprehensive dealer network support indicates a well-planned rollout, but the overall financial impact on RTX's
The program primarily serves to protect Collins Aerospace's existing market share in the business aviation segment rather than expand it significantly. While it may generate steady service revenue, it's unlikely to materially affect RTX's stock performance or financial metrics given the company's diverse portfolio and much larger defense and commercial aviation businesses.
Cutting edge avionics upgrades enhance aircraft operability, safety and efficiency
The modernization program advances aircraft performance and safety while also equipping cockpits with technologies that reduce pilot workload, enhance situational awareness and enable efficiency and capacity improvements. The program includes:
- Upgrading Pro Line 21-equipped King Air 200 and 300 series aircraft to Pro Line Fusion.
- Comprehensive system upgrades for factory-installed Pro Line Fusion King Air 200 and 300 series aircraft.
- Pro Line 21 modernization upgrades for King Air 200 and 300 series aircraft.
Hawker 750, 800 and 900 series aircraft will also benefit from Pro Line 21 modernizations, further extending the operational capabilities and safety features while also meeting next-generation airspace requirements.
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The Pro Line Fusion avionics system features intuitive, touchscreen displays and advanced communication, navigation and surveillance tools, integrating synthetic vision, enhanced navigation and simplified flight planning for greater pilot control and efficiency.
The Pro Line 21 system provides a fully integrated, reliable digital cockpit with high-resolution displays and streamlined communication, navigation and surveillance capabilities designed for enhanced situational awareness and workload reduction.
About Collins Aerospace
Collins Aerospace, an RTX business, is a leader in integrated and intelligent solutions for the global aerospace and defense industry. Our 80,000 employees are dedicated to delivering future-focused technologies to advance sustainable and connected aviation, passenger safety and comfort, mission success, space exploration, and more.
About RTX
With more than 185,000 global employees, RTX pushes the limits of technology and science to redefine how we connect and protect our world. Through industry-leading businesses – Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon – we are advancing aviation, engineering integrated defense systems, and developing next-generation technology solutions and manufacturing to help global customers address their most critical challenges. The company, with 2023 sales of
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