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Advanced avionics upgrades offer a dramatic increase in enhancing efficiency and flight safety in general aviation aircraft. ATUL CHANDRA reports

- ATUL CHANDRA

India’s general aviation market comprises aircraft used for non-commercial purposes, such as private flying, business travel, and recreational activities. It is estimated that a few hundred such aircraft are in operation in India, spread across business jets, turboprops and piston-engine aircraft. As per Statista, the General aviation market in India is projected to reach $268.00m in 2025, with approximately 46 new aircraft projected for delivery this year, with an average median purchase price of $5.83m. The Piston Engine Aircraft market includes single-engine and multi-engine aircraft powered by piston engines, primarily used for private flying, flight training, and recreational purposes. A significant proportion of these aircraft could also benefit from avionics upgrades, which would enhance safety potential and efficiency while minimizing pilot workload in every phase of flight.

Collins Unveils Pro Line 21 Upgrade for Cessna CJs, XLS

In February this year, Collins Aerospace, an RTX business, announced upcoming functionality upgrades to its Collins’ Pro Line 21 integrated avionics systems installed on in-service Cessna Citation business jets. The upgrades span advanced communications abilities, improved weather data, enhanced flight deck connectivity and more. Textron Aviation Inc., a Textron Inc. company is the manufacturer of Cessna Citation business jets. As per Collins Aerospace, the Pro Line 21 avionics enhancements will be available beginning in the second half of 2025, for in-service Cessna Citation CJ1+, CJ2+, CJ3, CJ4 and XLS+ fleets. Customers can purchase the upgrades as well as schedule the upgrade for installation through Textron Aviation or other Collins Aerospace authorized dealers.