Garmin International on March 16 said in a news release that its G5000 integrated flight deck for Textron Aviation’s Citation Excel and Citation XLS is now certified for future air navigation system (FANS-1/A+) and aircraft communications addressing and reporting system (ACARS) compatibility. The new navigation capabilities open the door for these venerable aircraft to take advantage of the North Atlantic Track System (NATS) as well as the FAA’s data comm program.
Garmin’s G5000 Flight Deck Adds New Capabilities for Some Citations
Key Takeaways:
- Garmin's G5000 integrated flight deck for Textron Aviation’s Citation Excel and XLS is now certified for FANS-1/A+ and ACARS compatibility.
- This certification enables these aircraft to comply with the renewed North Atlantic Datalink Mandate (NAT DLM), allowing operation in RVSM airspace between FL290 and FL410 requiring CPDLC and ADS-C capabilities.
- Operators gain access to the FAA’s data comm program, including automated departure clearances at over 60 US airports, ACARS messaging, and expanded global airport access with lower approach minimums via PBN/RNP 0.3 with LPV/APV.
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