Garmin G5000 Earns EASA Approval for Cessna Citation Excel, XLS
Garmin’s G5000 flight deck for the Cessna Citation Excel and Citation XLS aircraft has officially received European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) certification.
Garmin’s Cessna Citation Excel and Citation XLS G5000 modernization program launched three years ago, and more than 100 Excel and XLS aircraft have added the avionics package to those jets. {Courtesy: Garmin Aviation.
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Garmin’s G5000 flight deck for Cessna Citation Excel and Citation XLS aircraft has officially received European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) certification.
This certification expands the G5000 modernization program, which has already upgraded over 100 U.S. aircraft, to the European market.
The G5000 upgrade includes FAA and EASA-compliant ADS-B Out, enhanced navigation capabilities (PBN/RNP 0.3 with LPV/APV), and advanced features like multi-display screens, touchscreen controls, and safety systems.
Garmin’s (NYSE: GRMN) G5000 flight deck for the Cessna Citation Excel and Citation XLS aircraft has officially received European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) certification.
A spokesperson for Garmin confirmed the news with FLYING after the company announced in October that approval was pending.
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Michael Wildes holds a master’s degree in Logistics & Supply Chain Management, and a bachelor’s degree in Aeronautical Science, both from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University. Previously, he worked at the university’s flight department as a Flight Check Airman, Assistant Training Manager, and Quality Assurance Mentor. He holds MEI, CFI & CFII ratings. Follow Michael on Twitter @Captainwildes.
