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Serigne Mbacke, Specialist, Certification & Manufacturing

Reach Serigne at +1 202-393-1500.

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Manufacturers Association

Washington DC

1400 K Street NW, Suite 801
Washington, DC 20005-2485, USA
Phone: +1 (202) 393-1500
Fax: +1 (202) 842-4063

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More than 2,500 aircraft are now equipped with Garmin's emergency Autoland system, just over six years after its initial certification in 2020. Available on more than 15 aircraft models, the technology can autonomously navigate and land an aircraft if the pilot becomes incapacitated, either through passenger activation or automatically when no pilot interaction is detected. During 2026, Autoland received certification on four additional aircraft models, including the HondaJet Elite II and Embraer Phenom 300EV, marking its expansion into twin-engine jets. Nearly 250 aircraft have also been retrofitted with the system after delivery. Garmin expects further certifications in 2027 for several Cessna Citation Gen3 models and the Beechcraft Denali. ...

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Aviation Week reports that U.S.-based Signature Aviation plans to accelerate investment in its global fixed-base operator (FBO) network through 2027, building on approximately $3.6 billion invested in infrastructure, safety, and technology since 2021. The company, which operates more than 200 locations worldwide, expects to complete six new or extensively renovated FBOs, 11 hangars, and nine ramp projects in 2026, followed by 10 FBOs, 12 hangars, and 17 ramp projects in 2027. Recent developments include an acquisition at California's Van Nuys Airport, a new terminal in Glasgow, Scotland, and planned expansion into Costa Rica. Read more at aviationweek.com/business-aviation/airports-fbos-suppliers/signature-aviation-plans-expanded-fbo-... ...

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