Cirrus SR Series G7+ achieves EASA and UK CAA type certifications

Cirrus announced that its SR Series G7+ aircraft featuring Safe Return Emergency Autoland has received approval from both the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) and the United Kingdom Civil Aviation Authority (CAA). Safe Return Emergency Autoland is powered by Garmin and is the world’s first certified autonomous emergency landing system in a single-engine piston aircraft. This achievement signifies continued growth of the SR Series and demonstrates Cirrus’ commitment to innovation, safety and performance in personal aviation in the European market.

“We are pleased to receive EASA and UK CAA approval for the SR Series G7+ with Safe Return Emergency Autoland,” said Zean Nielsen, Chief Executive Officer of Cirrus. “For over two decades, the SR Series has been the best-selling high-performance piston aircraft in aviation. Cirrus continues to advance the product line with new innovations and technology that make flying enjoyable and accessible. European owners enjoy premium innovation, safety and quality with the SR Series G7+ featuring Safe Return Emergency Autoland.”

SR Series G7+ Featuring Safe Return Emergency Autoland

The SR Series G7+ product line includes the SR20, SR22 and SR22T models with Safe Return Emergency Autoland as standard equipment. In the event of an emergency, anyone in the cabin can activate Safe Return Emergency Autoland with the touch of a button. Once engaged, sophisticated sensors and algorithms navigate the aircraft to a nearby suitable airport and autonomously land it.

This advancement in aviation safety provides SR Series G7+ pilots and passengers with an automated emergency landing option in the event of pilot incapacitation or a similar in-flight emergency.

Additional SR Series G7+ Features

The SR Series G7+ also features Automatic Database Updates powered by Cirrus IQ PRO for connected aircraft owners. Automatic Database Updates allow owners to receive avionics database updates via Wi-Fi or LTE, ensuring pilots have the most current and accurate data for navigation. These updates can occur while the aircraft is powered off and the owner is away from the aircraft. When the aircraft is powered up, essential databases are automatically synchronized across compatible avionics.

Runway Occupancy Awareness leverages ADS-B traffic data to predict and alert pilots of potential runway incursions from nearby airborne aircraft or other aircraft on or approaching the runway. Visual and aural alerts are provided on the pilot’s primary flight display and 3D SafeTaxi map to maximize situational awareness, a safety feature that is especially useful at busy airports.

Smart Pitot Heat is enabled by systems integration through Perspective Touch+ avionics to reduce pilot workload and automate the flying experience. The system performs a self-test before every flight and automatically turns on or off in flight depending on outside air temperatures, making it one less system to manage.

European Aviation Investment

With this approval, Cirrus is now poised to further expand its SR Series G7+ with cutting-edge technology presence across the European and UK markets. The SR Series G7+ aircraft is currently delivering in Europe and the United Kingdom.

The SR Series G7+ continues Cirrus’ mission to make personal aviation safer and more accessible while giving pilots the opportunity to travel on their own schedule and in the comfort and convenience of their own aircraft. The company’s commitment to improving aviation standards globally is reflected in this achievement, and the SR Series G7+ aircraft is expected to set a new benchmark for safety in the high-performance single-engine aircraft category.