Garmin’s Autoland System Reaches 2,500-Aircraft Milestone with New Jet Certifications
Garmin recently announced a significant achievement in aviation safety technology. Its groundbreaking Autoland system is now installed on over 2,500 aircraft globally, just six years after its initial FAA certification in May 2020 on the Piper M600 SLS.
The Robert J. Collier Trophy-winning system is the first certified autonomous emergency landing technology in the world. Upon activation—either automatically or by a passenger pressing a dedicated button—Autoland assumes full control of the aircraft. It selects an appropriate airport, calculates a safe route considering terrain and weather, communicates with air traffic control, and executes a complete landing without human intervention.
Currently available on more than 15 certified aircraft models, the technology saw a significant expansion in 2026. This year alone, it received four new certifications: the HondaJet Elite II, Embraer Phenom 300EV, Pilatus PC-12 PRO, and Epic E1000 AX. The HondaJet Elite II and Phenom 300EV mark the first time Autoland has been certified on twin-engine jet aircraft. Nearly 250 of the 2,500+ equipped aircraft were retrofitted after original delivery, including some King Air platforms built over 50 years ago.
“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,” stated Phil Straub, Garmin’s Executive Vice President and Managing Director of Aviation.
Source: PR Newswire – Garmin Autoland Milestone Announcement, October 14, 2026