Textron Aviation has expanded its flight data monitoring (FDM) service options for Cessna Citation business jets and SkyCourier aircraft equipped with an aircraft recording system, adding GE Aerospace’s C-FOQA (flight operational quality assurance) service as a fourth provider option through the company’s LinxUs data reporting ecosystem.
The enhanced LinxUs FDM Program now offers customers another option among providers, which includes Acron Aviation’s Flight Data Connect service, ForeFlight’s Flight Data Analysis, and Safran’s Cassiopée Flight Data Monitoring service. The wireless data transfer capability operates without requiring additional equipment installation.
By adding GE Aerospace as a FOQA provider, Textron Aviation gives Cessna owners “even more flexibility to select a service provider that best fits their needs, providing them with the best possible flight data monitoring,” said Brian Rohloff, senior v-p of customer support at Textron Aviation.
The LinxUs FDM system employs fault isolation technology to monitor aircraft systems continuously, enabling operators to identify opportunities for operational procedure optimization and enhanced performance. During in-flight events, the program provides real-time actionable data, allowing Textron Aviation service professionals to pre-position necessary resources for rapid response.
The program targets improved operational efficiency through proactive system monitoring and data analysis capabilities across the Citation business jet family and SkyCourier turboprop platform.