Bombardier Business Aircraft announced this week that the FAA has now certified the latest update to the popular Garmin G5000 avionics suite aboard Learjet aircraft. The upgrade will be incorporated on new Learjet aircraft deliveries and will be available as a retrofit in early 2020 for in-service Learjet 70 and Learjet 75 aircraft. The updated suite will also be a standard feature on Bombardier’s newest Learjet, the Learjet 75 Liberty.
FAA Certifies G5000 Avionics Update for Learjet Aircraft
Key Takeaways:
- Bombardier announced FAA certification for the updated Garmin G5000 avionics suite on Learjet aircraft, which will be standard on new deliveries (including the Learjet 75 Liberty) and available as a retrofit for existing Learjet 70/75 models.
- The upgraded G5000 suite introduces workload-reducing features like improved vertical navigation and performance calculations, optional FANS 1/A+ for route efficiency and lower operating costs, and wireless connectivity.
- These enhancements reinforce Bombardier's commitment to the Learjet line, especially with the upcoming mid-2020 entry-into-service of the Learjet 75 Liberty, which boasts a spacious cabin, competitive operating costs, and adherence to stringent Part 25 safety regulations.
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