Autonomous Safety System Certified For Twin Engine Jet

Honda Aircraft has announced that the HondaJet Elite II has received US FAA approval to equip Garmin’s Emergency Autoland system, a milestone for autonomous safety technology in the light jet category. The system, which allows an aircraft to land itself in the event the pilot becomes incapacitated, had previously been approved on single-engine airplanes and turboprops. Honda Aircraft confirmed it is pursuing similar approvals with aviation authorities in other regions. The certification follows the completion of certification flight testing in October 2025. According to AeroTime, the HondaJet Elite II becomes the first production twinjet to receive certification for the capability.