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Aviation industry updates include Epic's Autoland certification, service center expansion, acquisition, hangar construction and Textron's apprenticeship programs.

Cirrus delivers its 800th Vision Jet; G3 deliveries begin as owner-flown market remains dominant this year.

Garmin receives FAA approval for a comprehensive avionics modernization program for the original Cessna CitationJet.

Garmin unveils G2000 Prime flight deck for piston and electric aircraft, offering advanced connectivity, enhanced displays and safety-focused features.

Garmin unveils Axis flight displays with integrated navigation, communication and audio functions, redefining cockpit technology for piston aircraft.

EHang tests eVTOL in Switzerland, Gulfstream’s G800 sets speed record and Oman develops advanced air mobility strategy with GUAMobility.

Bye Aerospace is entering the final stages of preparation for the first flight of its eFlyer 2 all-electric training aircraft.

Business aviation updates include fleet expansions, eVTOL developments and new safety initiatives across multiple regions.

Specialists in runway incursion avoidance systems roll out new products and upgrades to reduce safety risks.

Enstrom Helicopter Corp. is now able to sell its turbine helicopters in the U.S. and Europe after securing approvals for its crash resistant fuel system (CRFS).

Garmin has acquired a hangar and office complex at Mesa Gateway Airport to expand the capacity of its aircraft certification and flight-test organizations.

Honda Aircraft Co. has added Garmin’s Emergency Autoland to its HondaJet Elite II light jet.

Daher is upgrading its TBM 900 small business aircraft and looking for more aerostructures and services work.

Daher introduced the TBM 980, a new variant of the turboprop single with full touchscreen Garmin G3000 avionics, during a ceremony here at its Tarbes factory.

A Super King Air 200 became the first aircraft to deploy the Garmin Autoland system in an emergency, which engaged and landed the aircraft on Dec. 20.

As new ultra-large jets and single turboprops enter the market, a midsize makeover is next.

Textron Aviation’s Cessna Citation Ascend midsize jet achieved FAA type certification Nov. 5, with entry into service expected before the end of 2025.

Bye Aerospace shifted its production strategy while it works on its full-scale prototype two-seat electric trainer ahead of a planned first flight next year.

Textron Aviation has been awarded FAA certification for two aircraft: its Citation CJ3 Gen 2 and Citation M2 Gen2 with Garmin autothrottle, the company announced during NBAA-BACE 2025.

Connectivity and computing power are bringing advances to business jet cockpits.

Cirrus has delivered four of seven SR20 G7+ airplanes with Garmin Autoland to Texas Southern University (TSU).

Our roundup of the main aerospace and defense stories making the news this week.

The FAA has certified Garmin’s Autoland and Autothrottle emergency landing system on select Beechcraft King Air 350 twin turboprops, Garmin said.

The FAA has granted supplemental type certification of an all-Garmin avionics retrofit of the Cessna Citation CJ1 light jet, Garmin said Aug. 6.

As the rotorcraft market rebounds, Airbus and Robinson unveil new platforms prioritizing reliability, affordability and proven technology.