RTX's Collins Aerospace receives EASA approval for Pro Line Fusion® retrofits on Cessna aircraft
RTX's Collins Aerospace has achieved European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) certification for its Pro Line Fusion® integrated avionics system retrofits on Cessna Citation CJ1+/2+ aircraft. This milestone enables European operators to enhance aircraft performance, safety, and control. The Pro Line Fusion system offers modularity, real-time data integration, and improved visual clarity, simplifying pilot workload and operations. The certification signifies Collins Aerospace's dedication to supporting global CJ operators with cutting-edge flight deck technology. The system is showcased at the 2024 EBACE show in Geneva, Switzerland.
- EASA certification for Pro Line Fusion® system retrofits on Cessna Citation CJ1+/2+.
- Enhances aircraft performance, safety, and control.
- Improves pilot workload with real-time data and visual clarity.
- Facilitates efficient flight paths and precision approaches.
- Supports extended aircraft life and functionality.
- No immediate financial data or revenue impact mentioned.
- Potential costs associated with retrofitting aircraft not addressed.
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Collins Aerospace's recent achievement of EASA certification for the Pro Line Fusion® retrofits on Cessna Citation CJ1+/2+ aircraft is a notable development in the aviation industry. This certification allows European operators to enhance their aircraft with the latest avionics technology, potentially extending the lifespan and improving the safety of their fleet.
Key benefits of the Pro Line Fusion system include improved aircraft performance, enhanced safety features and better control. This system delivers real-time data and visual clarity, which can reduce pilot workload and simplify operations during critical flight stages. With the modernization of European airspace, the Pro Line Fusion’s precision and reliability become increasingly valuable, enabling pilots to navigate complex airspace regulations more confidently.
For the aviation industry, the approval signifies a step towards more advanced and safer aviation technology, which can drive demand for retrofits among operators looking to upgrade older aircraft models. This can increase revenues for Collins Aerospace and potentially impact RTX’s stock positively in the medium to long term.
From a financial perspective, the EASA certification of Collins Aerospace's Pro Line Fusion® retrofits is likely to bolster RTX’s revenue streams. Avionics upgrades are typically high-margin products and securing certification in the European market opens up a substantial new customer base. This can lead to increased sales and positively impact RTX's financial performance.
Additionally, the certification highlights Collins Aerospace’s ability to meet stringent regulatory standards, reinforcing the company’s reputation and potentially leading to more contract wins. This can enhance investor confidence in RTX’s future earnings stability and growth potential.
Given the significant investment typically associated with avionics upgrades, it is reasonable to expect a gradual revenue increase over several quarters as operators budget for and implement these enhancements.
Integrated Fusion avionics improve aircraft performance, safety and control
"Clearing this certification hurdle is a major step forward in providing European CJ customers with a solution that not only enhances their aircraft operations but can also extend the life and functionality of an aircraft," said Nathan Voight, vice president and general manager, Business and Regional Avionics at Collins Aerospace. "This milestone underscores Collins' commitment to supporting the global network of CJ operators with the flight deck technology that makes operations safer, more efficient and predictable each and every flight."
Fusion's modularity and intuitive technology integration improves pilot workload, providing real-time data, visual clarity and predictability that simplifies operations during the most critical stages of flight.
As European airspace continues to modernize, Fusion's suite of technology enhancements work together to enable precision approaches, facilitate efficient flight paths and ensure pinpoint positioning, even in remote areas – enabling pilots to confidently navigate evolving and diverse airspace regulations.
A Pro Line Fusion demo is on display at Collins Aerospace booth K72 during the 2024 EBACE show in
More information about the Pro Line Fusion upgrade for Cessna Citation aircraft can be found here.
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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