Textron Aviation has launched a powerful upgrade for Cessna Citation and SkyCourier operators, introducing a new Flight Data Monitoring (FDM) service option designed to sharpen operational performance and safety. By Jarryd Sinovich Through its advanced LinxUs ecosystem, Textron now enables data transfer via GE Aerospace’s C-FOQA service—adding to its suite of FOQA providers, including ForeFlight, Safran, and Cron Aviation. The system requires no additional hardware and delivers real-time data insights straight from the aircraft. This move puts more control in the hands of pilots and fleet operators, offering faster diagnostics, real-time fault monitoring, and predictive maintenance capability. It also allows Textron’s service