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:
- Daher's TBM 940 is nearing final certification for Garmin's HomeSafe autoland system, with EASA approval expected by early July and FAA to follow, making it retrofit-able for 2019 and 2020 models.
- The HomeSafe system is designed with a simple, passenger-centric interface to ensure ease of use, requiring only a briefing rather than specific training for passengers.
- Despite an initial 50% drop in fleet activity due to COVID-19, Daher-Kodiak adapted production protocols and anticipates increased general aviation use as a preferred alternative to commercial airlines, with service centers noting an uptick in maintenance and retrofits.
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