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Small plane lands itself after mid-air emergency in first-ever use of automated aviation tech
The Dec. 20 landing marked the first confirmed real-world use of Garmin G3000 Autoland during an actual in-flight emergency.
A plane landed safely at Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport using Garmin's automated technology, the first time the company's version of the tech has been used in a real-world emergency situation.
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Plane makes safe emergency landing in Colorado without a pilot's help, in first "Autoland" use
A plane landed at Colorado's Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport without a pilot's help on Saturday in what appears to be the ...
An airplane has, for the first time, automatically landed itself after an in-flight emergency, according to the system’s manufacturer.
An onboard emergency Autoland system was activated,” the FAA said. Garmin, known for its fitness watches, confirmed to CBS Colorado that its “Autoland” system was activated, “resulting in a successful ...
Filing advances the hybrid-electric aircraft from emerging technology division into formal certification process.
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Longer, thinner plane wings being tested in US, can provide smoother ride while saving fuel
When creating lift, longer, thinner wings can reduce drag, making them efficient. However, they can become very flexible in ...
For the first time in general aviation history, a plane landed itself after an emergency system was activated.
A new type of passenger plane will adopt a design that blends wings into the aircraft's body, which its creators say will cut fuel consumption by 50% and reduce noise. When you purchase through links ...
The danger of cell phone use while driving is a commonly discussed topic, whether in a driver’s education class, deciding whether or not to make laws against it, or through the message of commercials ...
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