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Epic E1000 AX receives Autoland approval

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Epic announces FAA approval of the Garmin emergency landing system for the E1000 AX. The function is intended to enable an automatic landing in the event of a pilot failure and thus complements the safety equipment of the single-engine turboprop.

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Epic E1000 AX wins FAA approval for Garmin Autoland

Source date: 01.10.2026 · German published: 15.10.2026. The summary shall reflect the declared status; subsequent developments may deviate therefrom.

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