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Collins Aerospace offers altimeter upgrades for FAA standards

Source Decision Insights Record Published October 21, 2026 Companies 2
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2 companies named across 2 categories, one of 10 articles referencing Collins Aerospace. Previous coverage: Collins Aerospace launches Tower MicroELITE display system (Oct 2026).

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Collins Aerospace, a business of RTX, is offering upgrades to its radio altimeter family that give business aviation operators a defined route to meet new Federal Aviation Administration operational standards.

The requirements apply to business aircraft operating in U.S. airspace, and operators must address them across their fleets. The upgrades are designed to bring existing equipment into compliance without replacing installed systems.

Radio altimeters measure an aircraft's height above terrain and supply that data to automatic flight control, cockpit instrument displays, and warning systems. The systems filter false altitude returns caused by structures, nearby aircraft, or ground features. Existing variants that meet the new FAA requirements and have shown resilience to 5G interference have simplified upgrade paths.

Collins service centers are scheduled to begin performing upgrades in 2027 as part of a multi-year effort covering business aviation fleets. Because tens of thousands of aircraft will need updates, early scheduling will help operators avoid delays and meet upcoming deadlines. The work also sits within broader airspace modernization efforts, which include avionics for increasingly capable operations and technologies linking aircraft, controllers, infrastructure, and data.

Craig Bries, vice president and general manager of Airborne Electronics at Collins Aerospace, said: “Business aviation operators are navigating important regulatory requirements that touch every aircraft flying in U.S. airspace.” He added: “By updating existing equipment, we're making compliance simple while delivering upgrades that enhance safety, strengthen connectivity and support precise navigation in the years ahead.” Bries said.

The company's modernization work is designed to make aviation more resilient, connected, and capable as traffic, technology, and operational demands grow.

Press release, provided by Cision on behalf of Collins Aerospace. Read the original.

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