MULTI-FACETED AEROSPACE giant Collins Aerospace is a subsidiary of RTX Corporation (formerly Raytheon Technologies) and specialises in aerospace and defence technology.

Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, its key pillars are Advanced Structures, Avionics, Interiors, Mission Systems, and Power and Controls.

For business jet connectivity, Collins resells satellite communications from Viasat (Inmarsat), SES and Iridium for its cabin and cockpit datalink services. In addition to connectivity, Collins provides a complete portfolio of capabilities to business jet operators with a complete suite of tools and applications, from flight support and weather solutions to scheduling services, including as a standard package, stringent cybersecurity and a 24/7/365 support network to all customers.

Its eConnect cabin management system takes the signal from satellites or ATG providers and acts as a central hub for onboard internet access and environmental controls.

Collins has been a partner of Viasat (Inmarsat) for more than 30 years to provide first-class business aviation cabin and cockpit connectivity fine-tuned packages to more than 3,500 aircraft.

LuxStream is Collins Aerospace’s partnership with SES, using its high-throughput satellite technology to provide high-speed cabin connectivity globally through Collins’ KuSAT-2000 SATCOM terminal.

ARINCDirect is Collins’ full-service solution combining flight planning, data link, support, and operational data functions with cabin connectivity, including VoIP [voice over internet protocol] calling.