Garmin G5000 Earns EASA Approval for Cessna Citation Excel, XLS
Garmin’s G5000 flight deck for the Cessna Citation Excel and Citation XLS aircraft has officially received European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) certification.
Garmin’s Cessna Citation Excel and Citation XLS G5000 modernization program launched three years ago, and more than 100 Excel and XLS aircraft have added the avionics package to those jets. {Courtesy: Garmin Aviation.
Key Takeaways:
Garmin's G5000 flight deck for Cessna Citation Excel and XLS aircraft has officially received European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) certification.
This certification expands the G5000 modernization program to the European market, allowing EASA-certificated operators to install the integrated avionics suite.
The upgrade includes FAA and EASA-compliant ADS-B Out solutions and advanced navigation capabilities, enabling access to more airports and lower approach minimums.
Garmin's G5000 for these jets offers features like three landscape-oriented flight displays, touchscreen controllers, a fully digital automatic flight control system, and optional safety enhancements like emergency descent mode.
Garmin’s (NYSE: GRMN) G5000 flight deck for the Cessna Citation Excel and Citation XLS aircraft has officially received European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) certification.
A spokesperson for Garmin confirmed the news with FLYING after the company announced in October that approval was pending.
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Michael Wildes holds a master’s degree in Logistics & Supply Chain Management, and a bachelor’s degree in Aeronautical Science, both from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University. Previously, he worked at the university’s flight department as a Flight Check Airman, Assistant Training Manager, and Quality Assurance Mentor. He holds MEI, CFI & CFII ratings. Follow Michael on Twitter @Captainwildes.
