Daher gave an update on the HomeSafe autoland capability for the TBM 940 in a media briefing on Wednesday, May 6. Senior vice president of Daher’s Aircraft Division, Nicolas Chabbert, announced that Garmin’s emergency Autoland capability—standard on all 2020 940 models—would be available once final certification testing was complete. Phil Straub, executive vice president for Garmin Aviation, gave specifics on the challenges faced in making the final yards to the finish line—particularly the detailed coordination with air traffic control and its representative constituents within the federal government. Still, Straub expressed confidence that the final certification would be complete this summer.
Daher Updates on HomeSafe Autoland for the TBM 940
Key Takeaways:
- Garmin's HomeSafe autoland system for the TBM 940 is nearing final certification (EASA expected late June/early July, FAA to follow), becoming standard on 2020 models and available as an $85,000 retrofit for 2019 models.
- Daher anticipates an increase in general aviation use as an alternative to commercial airlines due to health concerns, leading to an uptick in maintenance and retrofit activity despite the global downturn.
- Both Daher and Kodiak adapted their production to new COVID-19 protocols and contributed to relief efforts by using TBM and Kodiak aircraft for transporting medical supplies and personnel.
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