More than 2,500 aircraft are now equipped with Garmin's revolutionary Autoland system
Four additional aircraft models received Autoland certifications in 2026, extending availability to twin-engine jets.
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Rhea-AI Summary
Garmin (GRMN) announced that more than 2,500 aircraft now carry its Autoland emergency landing system, just over six years after initial certification. The system is available on more than 15 certified aircraft models, and nearly 250 equipped aircraft were retrofitted after delivery.
In 2026, Autoland received certifications on the HondaJet Elite II, Embraer Phenom 300EV, Pilatus PC-12 PRO and Epic E1000 AX. The HondaJet and Phenom certifications extended availability to twin-engine jets. Garmin expects certification in 2027 for Textron Aviation's Cessna Citation M2 Gen3, CJ3 Gen3, CJ4 Gen3 and Beechcraft Denali. Autoland controls and lands an aircraft without human intervention during an emergency.
How this balance works
Rhea-AI gives every point it takes from this document a weight. Minor counts 1, Moderate 3 and Major 9, so one Major point outweighs several Minor ones. The bar adds up the weights on each side, and when neither side holds more than 65% of the total the balance reads Mixed.
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Rhea-AI Sentiment measures something else, the tone of the wording.
Hollow bars mark forward-looking points. How the balance works
Positive
- Moderate pointMore than 2,500 aircraft now have Autoland, just over six years after initial certification.
- Minor pointFour additional aircraft models received certification in 2026, including Autoland's first twin-engine jet applications.
- Minor pointMore than 15 certified models now offer Autoland.
- Minor pointNearly 250 aircraft were retrofitted with Autoland after delivery.
- Minor point. Forward-looking: it has not happened yet and may not happen.Garmin expects 2027 certification for Cessna Citation M2 Gen3, CJ3 Gen3, CJ4 Gen3 and Beechcraft Denali.
Negative
- None.
Key Figures
- Autoland-equipped aircraft
- More than 2,500 aircraft
- Fleet deployment milestone
- Aircraft models
- More than 15 models
- Autoland availability
- Additional model certifications
- 4 models
- Certified in 2026
- Post-delivery retrofits
- Nearly 250 aircraft
- Included in the Autoland-equipped fleet
- Expected model certifications
- 4 models
- Expected in 2027
Historical Context
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Reported its 1,000th King Air flight-deck retrofit and expected Autoland certification for modified aircraft.
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Key Terms
air traffic control (atc) technical
pilot in command technical
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Robert J. Collier Trophy-winning technology reaches a major milestone as availability continues to expand
"Surpassing 2,500 Autoland-equipped aircraft reflects the incredible adoption of a technology designed to provide pilots and passengers with added confidence when it matters most. From the first certification in 2020 to the expansion in the general aviation market and now into twin-engine jets, Garmin Autoland continues to demonstrate certified, real-world capability across a growing range of aircraft and flight decks."
– Phil Straub, Garmin Executive Vice President and Managing Director, Aviation
First certified in May 2020 on the Piper M600 SLS, Garmin Autoland has expanded across a diverse range of aircraft and can now be found on more than 15 certified models around the world. These include the Piper M600 SLS and M700 FURY; Cirrus Vision Jet G2, G2+ and G3, as well as the SR20 G7+, SR22 G7+ and SR22T G7+; Daher TBM 940, TBM 960 and TBM 980; HondaJet Elite II; select Beechcraft King Air 200, B200, 300 and 350 aircraft; Pilatus PC-12 PRO; and Epic E1000 AX.
In 2026 alone, Garmin Autoland received certifications on four additional aircraft models: the HondaJet Elite II, Embraer Phenom 300EV, Pilatus PC-12 PRO and Epic E1000 AX. The HondaJet Elite II and Phenom 300EV certifications mark the first availability of Garmin Autoland on twin-engine jet aircraft, extending the technology into a new segment of business aviation. Additionally, in 2027, Garmin Autoland certification is expected for Textron Aviation's Cessna Citation M2 Gen3, Cessna Citation CJ3 Gen3, Cessna Citation CJ4 Gen3 and the Beechcraft Denali.
Autoland availability has also expanded across Garmin integrated flight decks, including G1000® NXi, G3000® and G3000 PRIME. Of the more than 2,500 aircraft now flying with Autoland, nearly 250 were retrofitted after delivery, including eligible platforms that were initially delivered without the technology enabled as well as a full retrofit for King Air aircraft, giving new capabilities to an aircraft produced over 50 years ago.
Designed for an emergency situation, such as a pilot incapacitation, a passenger can activate Garmin Autoland to autonomously land the aircraft with a simple press of a dedicated button. Autoland can also activate automatically if the system detects no pilot interaction. Once activated, the system calculates a flight path to the most suitable airport, while avoiding terrain and adverse weather, initiates a stabilized approach to the runway and lands the aircraft – without pilot or passenger intervention. Garmin Autoland is designed to provide the pilot, passenger, and air traffic control (ATC) with confidence and security that the aircraft will autonomously aviate, navigate, and communicate en route to a safe destination during one of the most dire situations – an inflight emergency in which the pilot is unable to perform their normal duties as pilot in command.
Garmin continues to work with aircraft manufacturers and operators to bring Autoland to additional aircraft, building on a proven record of certified, real-world capability and expanding access to the safety-enhancing technology across the aviation industry. For more information, visit Garmin.com/Autoland.
Garmin products and services have revolutionized flight and become essential to the lives of pilots and aircraft owners and operators around the world. A leading provider of solutions to general aviation, business aviation, rotorcraft, advanced air mobility, government and defense, and commercial air carrier customers, Garmin believes every day is an opportunity to innovate. Visit the Garmin Newsroom, email our media team, connect with @garminaviation on social, or follow our blog.
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Notice on Forward-Looking Statements:
This release includes forward-looking statements regarding Garmin Ltd. and its business. Such statements are based on management's current expectations. The forward-looking events and circumstances discussed in this release may not occur and actual results could differ materially as a result of known and unknown risk factors and uncertainties affecting Garmin, including, but not limited to, the risk factors listed in the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 27, 2025, filed by Garmin with the Securities and Exchange Commission (Commission file number 0-31983). Copies of such Form 10-K are available at https://www.garmin.com/en-US/investors/sec/. No forward-looking statement can be guaranteed. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date on which they are made, and Garmin undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise.
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FAQ
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How many aircraft are equipped with Garmin Autoland?
More than 2,500 aircraft now have Garmin Autoland, with availability across more than 15 certified models. Nearly 250 of those aircraft were retrofitted after delivery.
How is Garmin Autoland activated during an emergency?
A passenger can activate Garmin Autoland by pressing a dedicated button, and the system can also activate automatically if it detects no pilot interaction. Once activated, it selects a suitable airport, avoids terrain and adverse weather, and lands without pilot or passenger intervention.