Press Release

Issued by Textron Aviation.

May 18, 2017

Textron Aviation Inc.'s piston product line has received certification from the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) for integration of the next-generation Garmin G1000 NXi flight deck. The state-of-the-art avionics system provides a more connected and modern cockpit for the company's Cessna Skyhawk 172, Cessna Skylane 182, Cessna Turbo Stationair HD T206, Beechcraft Bonanza G36 and Beechcraft Baron G58 aircraft. The company continues to expand and invest in international certifications to bring the latest technologies to customers around the world.

The G1000 NXi platform incorporates leading cockpit technologies, bringing customers the latest in performance enhancements. Features include significant flight display modernization with faster processing times, improved graphics rendering and enhanced readability with LED back-lighting. The platform also incorporates map overlay on the HSI, improved FMS capabilities to include visual approaches, standard ADS-B in and out, the ability to view VFR and IFR charts on the moving map and animated Sirius XM weather depiction.

Optional enhancements offer wireless database updates and flight plan uploads with Flight Stream and greater runway situational awareness that can help pilots avoid runway incursions with SurfaceWatch.