Garmin G5000 Certified for Flight Deck Upgrades

The integrated flight deck retrofit certification applies to Cessna Citation XLS+ and XLS Gen2 business jets.

Wednesday, September 18, 2024 at 12:40 PM ET

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Garmin received G5000 integrated flight deck retrofit certification for Cessna Citation XLS+ and XLS Gen2 aircraft. [Courtesy: Garmin]

Key Takeaways:

Garmin has received retrofit certification for its G5000 integrated flight deck, making it available for Cessna Citation XLS+ and XLS Gen2 business jets.
This G5000 upgrade enhances safety, situational awareness, and operational efficiency by replacing legacy avionics with cutting-edge technology.
The suite includes features such as three landscape flight displays, a fully digital automatic flight control system with emergency descent mode, upgraded Synthetic Vision Technology for improved airport awareness, and comprehensive ADS-B integration with Runway Occupancy Awareness and advanced weather radar.

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Garmin has received retrofit certification for the G5000 integrated flight deck for Cessna Citation XLS+ and XLS Gen2.

According to Garmin, the G5000 integrated avionics suite allows owners to add additional capabilities to their aircraft that increases situational awareness for the flight crews and addresses concerns related to legacy avionics no longer manufactured or supported.

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