Cirrus announced that the SR Series G7+ with Safe Return Emergency Autoland is now approved by Brazil’s National Civil Aviation Agency (ANAC). This approval means the SR Series G7+ with Safe Return Emergency Autoland is certified for use Brazil.

Safe Return Emergency Autoland powered by Garmin enables passengers to safely land the SR Series G7+ with the simple press of a button in the event of an emergency. Once activated, the aircraft autonomously navigates to the nearest suitable airport, communicating with air traffic control and executing a fully autonomous landing in the event of an emergency.

Safe Return Emergency Autoland can be activated both manually and automatically. Anyone in the cabin can activate Safe Return Emergency Autoland at the press of a button. If a pilot is alone or those in the cabin are unable to activate it manually, Safe Return Emergency Autoland is designed to activate automatically if the system determines that the pilot is flying erratically or is unresponsive. The pilot may also disconnect the autopilot manually.

“Achieving ANAC certification for the SR Series G7+ with Safe Return is an important milestone for our customers in Brazil,” said Zean Nielsen, Chief Executive Officer of Cirrus. “We are proud to expand access to this groundbreaking safety innovation, furthering our mission to make personal aviation more accessible and safer around the world.”

Additional SR Series G7+ Features

With the SR Series G7+, Automatic Database Updates powered by Cirrus IQ PRO are now available through a subscription in the Cirrus IQ app for connected aircraft owners. Automatic Database Updates allow owners to receive automatic avionics database updates via Wi-Fi or LTE to ensure 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+ 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.

With ANAC approval, new SR Series G7+ with Safe Return Emergency Autoland can be delivered in Brazil.

The SR Series continues to lead the industry, recognized as the best-selling single-engine piston aircraft in general aviation with more than 10,000 aircraft delivered worldwide.