Rockwell Collins’ HGS-6000 Head-Up Guidance System has been selected for Cessna’s new Citation Columbus business jet, which is scheduled to go into service in 2014. This will be the first head-up display ever installed on a Cessna Aircraft.

Dave Austin, senior director, Head Up Guidance Systems for Rockwell Collins, says: “By adding Rockwell Collins’ HGS to the Pro Line Fusion flight deck Citation Columbus operators will be equipped with leading HGS technology that delivers the benefits of enhanced low-visibility operations, improved energy management and dependability.

“The HGS also has the capability to support synthetic and enhanced vision in concert with the head-down displays to further improve situational awareness.”
Cessna Columbus Program Manager Joe Hepburn says: “Having the HGS on board now only improves what will be the most advanced cockpit in the indust

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