Piper Aircraft gained EASA certification on the M600/SLS Halo equipped with Garmin’s Autoland avionics, it announced on April 27. Piper also reported that it has delivered 67 units of the newest iteration of the Malibu/Meridian series. The company has demonstrated the new capability—which allows a pilot or passenger to command the aircraft to identify, descend to, and land at the nearest suitable airport—at least 100 times, though it had yet to be used in an actual emergency as of press time.
Piper Gains EASA Certification for M600/SLS Halo with Autoland
Key Takeaways:
- Piper Aircraft has achieved EASA certification for its M600/SLS Halo, which includes Garmin Autoland avionics enabling the aircraft to autonomously identify, descend to, and land at the nearest suitable airport.
- This European certification is a key milestone, responding to substantial customer interest in the M600/SLS's advanced safety features and competitive value proposition.
- Piper has delivered 67 units of the newest Malibu/Meridian series, and the first Halo-equipped M600/SLS for a European customer is slated for delivery by the end of Q2, with demo tours expected to resume this summer.
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