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• Ricardo Meier
The PC-12 PRO has received FAA and EASA certification for a Garmin-based emergency Autoland system that can take control if the pilot becomes incapacitated, select a suitable airport and complete the landing without pilot input. The approval marks a significant safety milestone for Pilatus’ latest single-engine turboprop.
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The PC-12 PRO has received FAA and EASA certification for a Garmin-based emergency Autoland system that can take control if the pilot becomes incapacitated, select a suitable airport and complete the landing without pilot input. The approval marks a significant safety milestone for Pilatus’ latest single-engine turboprop.
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The FAA will rescind exemptions allowing single-pilot operations on certain older Cessna Citation models after finding widespread training and operational noncompliance, alongside broader safety concerns. NBAA and the Citation Jet Pilots Owner Pilot Association are questioning the sudden return to two-pilot requirements.
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Game Aerospace’s GB2 completed its maiden flight in Bentonville, Arkansas, on Sept. 23, 2026, launching flight testing for a purpose-built, single-engine airtanker. The aircraft is designed to carry up to 1,200 gallons of water or fire retardant for aerial firefighting operations.
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Garmin’s Safety Autoland system has been approved for use on Pilatus Aircraft’s PC-12 PRO and will be standard equipment on the latest version of the single-engine turboprop. The certification brings an automated emergency landing capability to Pilatus’ business and utility aircraft platform.
A new report highlights general aviation’s estimated $340 billion contribution, underscoring the sector’s broader economic importance. The available reporting also references Tampa International Airport’s investment in hurricane flood-barrier fencing, pointing to continued attention on aviation infrastructure resilience.
Bye Aerospace has completed the first flight of its eFlyer 2 prototype, an all-electric aircraft designed for the flight-training market. The milestone advances the company’s effort to develop electric propulsion for general aviation and pilot training applications.
Two gliders collided while en route to Piseco Airport in upstate New York, killing one pilot. The pilot of the second glider landed safely, according to the available reporting; the incident highlights the safety risks involved in operating multiple gliders in shared airspace.
Austin plans to introduce landing and fuel fees for general aviation aircraft, with landing charges divided into two weight-based classifications. Fees would also increase during high-traffic events, creating a new cost structure for operators using the airport during peak-demand periods.
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