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:
- The Cirrus Vision Jet received FAA certification for its "Safe Return" system, making it the first light, personal jet with a modern autoland system.
- Safe Return, powered by Garmin Autoland, can be activated by passengers in an emergency to autonomously navigate, plan, and execute a landing at the nearest suitable airport.
- This innovative safety feature integrates with the Vision Jet's existing Cirrus Airframe Parachute System (CAPS) and reinforces its position as the best-selling general aviation jet.
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