Bombardier Equipping Jets with Secure Smart Router

Bombardier is equipping new Challenger 650, Global 5500, and Global 6500 business jets with its new cabin Smart Router, developed in partnership with Collins Aerospace. All in-production Challengers and Globals will feature the Smart Router by the end of 2026. Owners of select Challengers and Globals can also have the Smart Router installed at Bombardier service centers.

The Smart Router is compatible with any airborne connectivity system, according to Bombardier, and features technology from the Collins CCR-3000, with “additional features to create a high-performance connectivity solution.” These include Wi-Fi 6, 5G cellular connectivity, virtual router redundancy protocol, “modern security features,” and real-time troubleshooting via remote support and fault isolation.

“Innovation is in Bombardier’s DNA, and the new Smart Router as a baseline device is another representation of a key product improvement,” said Peter Likoray, senior v-p aircraft sales. “Designed with security at the core and to elevate our support with real-time troubleshooting through remote support and fault isolation, the improved cyber protection gives confidence and peace of mind anywhere, any place, at any time.”