Wichita, Kansas

New data monitoring service option now available for Cessna Citation and SkyCourier customers

Textron Aviation has announced an additional aircraft Flight Data Monitoring (FDM) service option for Cessna Citation business jets and the Cessna SkyCourier equipped with Aircraft Recording System (AReS).

Through Textron Aviation’s proprietary LinxUs data reporting ecosystem, customers can now choose to transfer their flight data through General Electric (GE) Aerospace’s C-FOQA service.

“At Textron Aviation, we are committed to designing and delivering the best aviation experience for our customers which means we are always looking for ways to enhance the aircraft ownership experience,” said Brian Rohloff, senior vice president, Customer Support.

“Adding GE Aerospace as a Flight Operational Quality Assurance (FOQA) provider offers Cessna owners even more flexibility to select a service provider that best fits their needs, providing them with the best possible flight data monitoring.”

Textron Aviation announced an additional aircraft Flight Data Monitoring (FDM) service option for Cessna Citation business jets and the Cessna SkyCourier equipped with Aircraft Recording System (AReS).

The company’s innovative LinxUs FDM Program offers four customer-selected providers: GE Aerospace’s C-FOQA service, Acron Aviation’s Flight Data Connect service, ForeFlight’s Flight Data Analysis or Safran Electronics & Defense’s Cassiopée Flight Data Monitoring service. The wireless transfer of data requires no additional equipment, making it a simple and seamless process.

LinxUs FDM further expands the LinxUs brand providing customers with a suite of real-time solutions. Utilizing a fault isolation system, the program monitors aircraft systems and enables operators to proactively identify areas where operational procedures can be optimized for improved performance.

In the case of an in-flight event, customers receive actionable answers in real time, allowing Textron Aviation service professionals to pre-position the resources necessary to respond quickly.