- Garmin's Autoland system, Safe Return, is now certified for Cirrus SR Series G7+, marking the first use in piston-powered aircraft.
- Standard features on the G7+ include Safe Return Emergency Autoland, Runway Occupancy Awareness, and the GDL 60 datalink system.
- Over 1,000 aircraft are equipped with Garmin Autoland since 2019, including 450 Cirrus Vision Jets.
Garmin (GRMN, Financial) has announced the certification of its revolutionary Autoland system for the new Cirrus SR Series G7+, making it the first piston-powered aircraft to feature this autonomous emergency landing technology. The Safe Return™ Emergency Autoland system, now standard on all new SR20, SR22, and SR22T aircraft, can autonomously control and land the aircraft during emergencies, such as pilot incapacitation.
The SR Series G7+ is equipped with the GDL® 60 datalink system, enabling automatic database updates and enhanced cockpit connectivity. It also features the Runway Occupancy Awareness (ROA) technology, which aids in increasing situational awareness during landings.
Since its introduction in 2019, Garmin's Autoland system has been installed in over 1,000 aircraft, demonstrating substantial market adoption. This includes more than 450 Cirrus Vision Jets equipped with the Safe Return system. Before the G7+, the Autoland system was primarily available on turbine-powered aircraft, including the Piper M600 SLS, M700 Fury, Daher's TBM 940, 960, and Cirrus's own SF50 G2 and G2+ Vision Jets.
Garmin's expansion into the piston-powered segment underscores its commitment to enhancing aviation safety through advanced technology. The inclusion of Safe Return as a standard feature highlights Garmin's strategic advancement in making high-value aviation safety technologies accessible to a broader market.
