Piper Aircraft gained EASA certification on the M600/SLS Halo equipped with Garmin’s Autoland avionics, it announced on April 27. Piper also reported that it has delivered 67 units of the newest iteration of the Malibu/Meridian series. The company has demonstrated the new capability—which allows a pilot or passenger to command the aircraft to identify, descend to, and land at the nearest suitable airport—at least 100 times, though it had yet to be used in an actual emergency as of press time.
Piper Gains EASA Certification for M600/SLS Halo with Autoland
Key Takeaways:
- Piper Aircraft's M600/SLS Halo, equipped with Garmin Autoland avionics, has received EASA certification, allowing its operation and sale in Europe.
- This certification is a significant milestone, with the first European customer delivery planned by the end of Q2 this year.
- The M600/SLS series has already delivered 67 units and the Autoland system, which enables automatic emergency landings, has been demonstrated over 100 times.
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