Dozens of team members from Garmin Aviation responsible for bringing Autoland to fruition surround the Collier trophy.Julie Boatman
Key Takeaways:
Garmin Aviation was awarded the prestigious Robert J. Collier Trophy for its innovative Autoland system.
The Autoland system was recognized as the world's first certified autonomous system capable of safely controlling and landing an aircraft without human intervention during an emergency.
The Robert J. Collier Trophy is an annual award for the greatest American achievement in aeronautics or astronautics that significantly improves the performance, efficiency, and safety of air or space vehicles.
It’s the one award in aviation that you can’t take home with you.
The National Aeronautic Association honored Garmin Aviation at a gala event in Arlington, Virginia, on November 4, bestowing its highest accolade, the Robert J. Collier Trophy, upon the group responsible for the Autoland system for light aircraft.
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