Garmin ® International, Inc., a unit of Garmin Ltd. (NASDAQ:GRMN), today announced it has received Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) approval for the GFC 1, the first jet certification for this popular autopilot solution. The GFC 600 digital autopilot delivers superior in-flight characteristics and new operational capabilities such as autopilot-coupled Vertical Navigation (VNAV) descent, auto Course Deviation Indicator (CDI) switching, fully coupled go-around capability and much more. The CitationJet is the first turbofan aircraft certification for the popular GFC 600 digital autopilot. (Photo: Business Wire) “We are thrilled to announce the first jet aircraft approval for the GFC 600 digital autopilot, providing these turbofan aircraft with a modern and advanced autopilot upgrade and further simplifying single-pilot operations,” said Carl Wolf, Garmin vice president of aviation sales and marketing. “The GFC 600 combines our state-of-the-art flight control capabilities with hardened smart servos specifically tailored to the demands of turbofan aircraft. With this upgrade, it is easier than ever for CJ owners and operators to get the most out of their aircraft.”