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 latest Garmin G5000 avionics suite update for Learjet aircraft, which will be incorporated into new deliveries and available as a retrofit for in-service Learjet 70/75 models in early 2020.
- The updated G5000 suite brings significant improvements, including workload-reducing vertical navigation, enhanced performance calculations, optional FANS 1/A+ for efficient routing, and wireless connectivity, all contributing to expected lower direct operating costs.
- This advanced avionics suite will be a standard feature on the new Learjet 75 Liberty, which is anticipated to enter service in mid-2020 and is highlighted for its spacious cabin, competitive operating costs, and certification to more stringent Part 25 safety regulations.
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