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 Citation Excel and XLS is newly certified for FANS-1/A+ and ACARS compatibility.
- This certification allows these aircraft to comply with the ICAO North Atlantic Datalink Mandate and utilize routes like the Blue Spruce, as well as the FAA's data comm program.
- Operators gain access to automated departure clearances (CPDLC-DCL), ACARS messaging and weather, and expanded global airport access with lower approach minimums.
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