Garmin International on March 16 said in a news release that its G5000 integrated flight deck for Textron Aviation’s Citation Excel and Citation XLS is now certified for future air navigation system (FANS-1/A+) and aircraft communications addressing and reporting system (ACARS) compatibility. The new navigation capabilities open the door for these venerable aircraft to take advantage of the North Atlantic Track System (NATS) as well as the FAA’s data comm program.
Garmin’s G5000 Flight Deck Adds New Capabilities for Some Citations
Key Takeaways:
- Garmin's G5000 integrated flight deck for Citation Excel and XLS is now certified for FANS-1/A+ and ACARS compatibility.
- This certification enables these aircraft to utilize the North Atlantic Track System (NATS) and comply with the North Atlantic Datalink Mandate.
- Operators gain access to the FAA's data comm program, including automated departure clearances (CPDLC-DCL) at over 60 US airports and advanced weather information.
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