Matt Thurber, editor-in-chief at AIN Media Group, has been flying since 1975 and writing about aviation since 1978 and now has the best job in the world, running editorial operations for Aviation International News, Business Jet Traveler, and FutureFlight.aero. In addition to working as an A&amp;P mechanic on everything from Piper Cubs to turboprops, Matt taught flying at his father’s flight school in Plymouth, Mass., in the early 1980s, flew for an aircraft owner/pilot, and for two summer seasons hunted swordfish near the George’s Banks off the East Coast from a Piper Super Cub. An ATP certificated fixed-wing pilot and CFII and commercial helicopter pilot, Matt is type-rated in the Citation 500 and Gulfstream V/550. Based in the Pacific Northwest, Matt and his team cover the entire aviation scene including business aircraft, helicopters, avionics, safety, manufacturing, charter, fractionals, technology, air transport, advanced air mobility, defense, and other subjects of interest to AIN, BJT, and FutureFlight readers.

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Bombardier manufactures a variety of business aircraft models, provides engineering, and aircraft maintenance services.

Collins Aerospace is a prominent aerospace and defense company specializing in the development and manufacture of advanced technology solutions. They offer a wide range of products and services, including avionics, aircraft interiors, mission systems, and space systems. 

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.”

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The Smart Router is compatible with any airborne connectivity system, according to Bombardier, and features technology from the Collins CCR-3000.

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