22 May 2020:Delighted at the achievement Simon Caldecott, Piper Aircraft President and CEO said, “As a company that has always held safety at the forefront of our culture, we are proud to be first to market with Autoland. Additionally, it is our great honour to pave the way for others to follow with this new technology.”
Phil Straub, Garmin executive vice president and managing director of aviation congratulated Piper for certifying this technology. He said, “The FAA certification of Autoland is a day of celebration for the entire aviation industry as we redefine the expectations of not only the pilot, but more importantly the passenger, and what should be standard equipment on general aviation aircraft.”
The HALO Safety System with Garmin Autoland includes Auto-throttle, Emergency Descent Mode, Electronic Stability and Protection, Surface Watch, Safe Taxi, Flight Stream connectivity and more. However, of greatest significance is the addition of Garmin Autoland, digital technology that safely lands the aircraft at the nearest suitable airport in the event that the pilot is incapacitated. The M600/SLS is available for purchase now through the Piper Dealer Network