Cirrus Aircraft has announced that the SR Series G7+ has received Transport Canada Civil Aviation (TCCA) validation for Garmin’s Safe Return™ Emergency Autoland system. The approval confirms that the system meets Transport Canada’s stringent safety, performance and operational standards, enabling Canadian customers to now take delivery of the G7+ with this groundbreaking technology.

“Achieving TCCA certification for the newest Cirrus SR Series G7+ with Safe Return™ Emergency Autoland is a testament to our continuous commitment and growth in the Canadian market,” said Zean Nielsen, Chief Executive Officer of Cirrus.

Raising the Bar in Safety

The Safe Return™ system, originally certified by the FAA, is the world’s first autonomous emergency landing solution available in a single-engine piston aircraft. In an emergency such as pilot incapacitation, any passenger can press a dedicated button to instantly activate the system.

Once engaged, Safe Return™ autonomously selects a suitable nearby airport, navigates terrain obstacles and weather, notifies air traffic control, communicates with passengers and lands the aircraft, bringing it to a full stop before shutting down the engine. This innovation gives both pilots and passengers unprecedented peace of mind.

Proven Legacy

Cirrus has delivered more than 10,000 SR Series aircraft since 1999 logging over 17 million fleet-wide flight hours. The company pioneered the Cirrus Airframe Parachute System® (CAPS®) which remains standard on all models. For 23 consecutive years the SR Series has been the world’s best-selling high-performance piston aircraft.

Cirrus also manufactures the Vision Jet, the first single-engine personal jet equipped with both CAPS and Safe Return™ as standard. With over 600 Vision Jets delivered, the aircraft is the best-selling jet in general aviation and winner of the Robert J. Collier Trophy.

Deliveries Underway

Cirrus began deliveries of the SR Series G7+ with Safe Return™ earlier this year. With TCCA validation now secured, Canadian owners can join the growing number of pilots and passengers worldwide benefiting from the added safety of autonomous emergency landing technology.