Cirrus SR Series G7+ unveiled with its Safe Return Emergency Autoland, becoming the first piston-powered aircraft with Garmin Autoland
Garmin (GRMN) announced the certification of its Autoland system for the new Cirrus SR Series G7+, marking the first implementation of this autonomous emergency landing system in piston-powered aircraft. The Safe Return™ Emergency Autoland system comes standard on all new SR20, SR22, and SR22T aircraft, capable of controlling and landing the aircraft autonomously during emergencies like pilot incapacitation.
The G7+ also features the GDL® 60 datalink system for automatic database updates and enhanced cockpit connectivity, along with Runway Occupancy Awareness (ROA) technology. Since Autoland's 2019 introduction, over 1,000 aircraft have been equipped with this system, including 450 Cirrus Vision Jets with Safe Return.
Garmin (GRMN) ha annunciato la certificazione del suo sistema Autoland per il nuovo Cirrus SR Series G7+, segnando la prima implementazione di questo sistema autonomo di atterraggio d'emergenza in aeromobili a pistoni. Il sistema Safe Return™ Emergency Autoland è di serie su tutti i nuovi aerei SR20, SR22 e SR22T, capace di controllare e atterrare autonomamente l’aeromobile in situazioni di emergenza come l’incapacità del pilota.
Il G7+ include inoltre il sistema di datalink GDL® 60 per aggiornamenti automatici dei database e una connettività migliorata in cabina di pilotaggio, insieme alla tecnologia Runway Occupancy Awareness (ROA). Dall’introduzione di Autoland nel 2019, oltre 1.000 aeromobili sono stati dotati di questo sistema, inclusi 450 Cirrus Vision Jet con Safe Return.
Garmin (GRMN) anunció la certificación de su sistema Autoland para la nueva Cirrus SR Series G7+, marcando la primera implementación de este sistema autónomo de aterrizaje de emergencia en aeronaves con motor de pistón. El sistema Safe Return™ Emergency Autoland viene de serie en todos los nuevos aviones SR20, SR22 y SR22T, capaz de controlar y aterrizar la aeronave de forma autónoma durante emergencias como la incapacitación del piloto.
El G7+ también cuenta con el sistema de enlace de datos GDL® 60 para actualizaciones automáticas de bases de datos y una conectividad mejorada en la cabina, junto con la tecnología Runway Occupancy Awareness (ROA). Desde la introducción de Autoland en 2019, más de 1,000 aeronaves han sido equipadas con este sistema, incluyendo 450 Cirrus Vision Jets con Safe Return.
Garmin (GRMN)은 새로운 Cirrus SR Series G7+용 Autoland 시스템 인증을 발표하며, 피스톤 엔진 항공기에서 이 자율 비상 착륙 시스템이 처음으로 도입되었음을 알렸습니다. Safe Return™ Emergency Autoland 시스템은 모든 새로운 SR20, SR22, SR22T 항공기에 기본 탑재되어 있으며, 조종사 무능력 상태와 같은 비상 상황에서 항공기를 자율적으로 제어하고 착륙시킬 수 있습니다.
G7+는 또한 자동 데이터베이스 업데이트와 향상된 조종석 연결성을 위한 GDL® 60 데이터링크 시스템과 활주로 점유 인식(Runway Occupancy Awareness, ROA) 기술을 갖추고 있습니다. 2019년 Autoland 도입 이후 1,000대 이상의 항공기에 이 시스템이 장착되었으며, 그 중 450대는 Safe Return 기능이 탑재된 Cirrus Vision Jet입니다.
Garmin (GRMN) a annoncé la certification de son système Autoland pour la nouvelle Cirrus SR Series G7+, marquant la première mise en œuvre de ce système d’atterrissage d’urgence autonome dans les avions à moteur à pistons. Le système Safe Return™ Emergency Autoland est de série sur tous les nouveaux appareils SR20, SR22 et SR22T, capable de contrôler et d’atterrir l’avion de manière autonome en cas d’urgence, comme l’incapacité du pilote.
Le G7+ intègre également le système de liaison de données GDL® 60 pour les mises à jour automatiques des bases de données et une connectivité améliorée du cockpit, ainsi que la technologie Runway Occupancy Awareness (ROA). Depuis l’introduction d’Autoland en 2019, plus de 1 000 avions ont été équipés de ce système, dont 450 Cirrus Vision Jets avec Safe Return.
Garmin (GRMN) gab die Zertifizierung seines Autoland-Systems für die neue Cirrus SR Series G7+ bekannt und markiert damit die erste Implementierung dieses autonomen Notlandesystems in Kolbenmotorflugzeugen. Das Safe Return™ Emergency Autoland-System ist serienmäßig in allen neuen SR20-, SR22- und SR22T-Flugzeugen enthalten und kann das Flugzeug bei Notfällen wie Pilotenunfähigkeit autonom steuern und landen.
Der G7+ verfügt außerdem über das GDL® 60 Datalink-System für automatische Datenbankaktualisierungen und verbesserte Cockpit-Konnektivität sowie über die Runway Occupancy Awareness (ROA)-Technologie. Seit der Einführung von Autoland im Jahr 2019 wurden über 1.000 Flugzeuge mit diesem System ausgestattet, darunter 450 Cirrus Vision Jets mit Safe Return.
- First-ever implementation of Autoland system in piston-powered aircraft, expanding Garmin's market reach
- Standard inclusion of advanced safety features (Safe Return, ROA, GDL 60) enhances product value
- Strong market adoption with over 1,000 aircraft already equipped with Autoland system
- Builds on successful implementation in 450 Cirrus Vision Jets, demonstrating proven technology
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Garmin expands its award-winning Autoland system to Cirrus's piston aircraft fleet, significantly broadening its market reach in general aviation.
The certification of Garmin's Autoland system for Cirrus's SR Series G7+ marks a significant technological expansion into the piston-powered aircraft segment. This represents the first implementation of this autonomous emergency landing technology beyond turbine aircraft, opening up a substantially larger addressable market for Garmin.
Piston-powered aircraft constitute the largest portion of the general aviation fleet, making this certification strategically valuable. With over 1,000 aircraft already equipped with Autoland since its 2019 introduction and 450+ Cirrus Vision Jets featuring Safe Return, this expansion to Cirrus's piston lineup demonstrates continued market adoption of Garmin's premium safety technology.
The standard inclusion of Safe Return across all new SR20, SR22, and SR22T aircraft is particularly notable, as it establishes this previously turbine-only technology as a baseline feature in piston aircraft. The bundling with Runway Occupancy Awareness and the GDL 60 datalink system creates an integrated safety and connectivity ecosystem that strengthens Garmin's competitive position against other avionics manufacturers.
The Collier Trophy-winning Autoland technology addresses the critical safety concern of pilot incapacitation in general aviation, providing Garmin with a distinctive market differentiator. By expanding into the piston segment while maintaining leadership in turbine applications, Garmin continues to execute on its strategy of developing specialized, high-value aviation technologies rather than competing solely in commoditized GPS markets.
"I congratulate Cirrus on their forward thinking, execution and announcement of the SR Series G7+. Garmin's ambitious goal from the onset of Autoland is to provide this safety-enhancing technology to as many aircraft owners as possible, and Cirrus' announcement yesterday is a huge step in that direction. The SR Series G7+ now joins the ranks of turbine-powered aircraft such as Piper's M600 SLS and M700 Fury, Daher's TBM 940 and 960, Cirrus' own SF50 G2 and G2+ Vision Jets, as well as Garmin's King Air 200 G1000 NXi retrofit solution. The SR Series G7+ will bring the peace of mind that comes with Safe Return to many more pilots, aircraft owners and their families."
–Carl Wolf, Garmin Vice President of Aviation Sales, Marketing, Programs & Support
Garmin Autoland was first announced in 2019 and since then, well over 1,000 aircraft have already been fielded with the industry's only certified emergency Autoland solution. As one of the first companies to add Garmin Autoland to their aircraft, Cirrus has now fielded more than 450 Cirrus Vision Jets with Safe Return.
Complementing the revolutionary Safe Return system, the SR Series G7+ includes the Garmin GDL 60 datalink, enabling automatic database updates and advanced cockpit connectivity and convenience. Additionally, the new G7+ will feature Garmin's ROA technology that can predict and alert pilots of potential runway incursions.
To learn more about Garmin Autoland, visit Garmin.com/Autonomi.
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