In a milestone that marks the first certification of a modern autoland system on a light, personal jet, Cirrus Aircraft and Garmin Aviation announced the approval of Safe Return on the Cirrus Vision Jet. Cirrus also celebrated the 200th delivery of the Vision Jet in July, solidifying its position as the best-selling general aviation jet as indicated earlier this year via the General Aviation Manufacturers Association 2019 report.
Cirrus Certifies Safe Return on Vision Jet
Key Takeaways:
- Cirrus Aircraft and Garmin Aviation secured FAA certification for "Safe Return," a modern autoland system, on the Cirrus Vision Jet, marking the first such approval for a light, personal jet.
- The "Safe Return" system allows passengers to activate an emergency autoland feature, enabling the jet to autonomously navigate to the nearest suitable airport and perform a full landing without pilot intervention.
- This advancement significantly enhances safety and accessibility in personal aviation, further positioning the Vision Jet—which also features the Cirrus Airframe Parachute System (CAPS)—as a leader in innovative safety technologies.
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