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The latest enhancements to Garmin’s G5000 avionics are coming to the Cessna Citation Latitude and Longitude, Textron Aviation announced on Monday at EBACE 2024.
Additional features include the GDL 60 datalink, which enables remote database downloading. The GDL 60 allows pilots to automatically update databases and easily share flight data with smart devices over wireless network connections. Using the Garmin app, users can remotely get real-time system status updates and upload flight plans.
Other additional features that come with the G5000 avionics upgrade include a synthetic vision guidance system shown on primary flight displays, 3D SafeTaxi, taxi routing, and a runway occupancy awareness function.
The Wichita-based manufacturer expects to have FAA approval for the modification to the Latitude in early 2025, followed by the Longitude in early 2026.
“Citation jets offer customers performance, productivity, and profitability that opens a new world of possibility in aviation and their business,” said Lannie O'Bannion, Textron Aviation’s senior v-p of global sales and flight operations. “These enhancements demonstrate our commitment to continuously invest in our legendary products to design and deliver the best aviation experience.”
On Tuesday, Textron Aviation announced the rollout of the 400th Citation Latitude. The Latitude, which was certified in 2015, is the world's best-selling midsize business jet. Last year, the company delivered its 100th Citation Longitude, the flagship of its jet line.
Textron Aviation’s EBACE static display includes examples of the Longitude and Latitude, as well as the Citation CJ4 Gen2, Citation M2 Gen2, and Beechcraft King Air 360.