Chad is the editor of AINalerts, AIN's daily business aviation newsletter, and is also the news editor at AIN Media Group.&nbsp;He has been writing about aviation, with an emphasis on business aviation, since 1994. Chad started his writing career at The Avion,&nbsp;the&nbsp;student newspaper at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University in Daytona Beach, Florida, serving as editor-in-chief before graduating with a bachelor's in aeronautical science. After a stint as managing editor at Professional Pilot&nbsp;magazine, he joined&nbsp;AIN in late 1998. Chad holds a commercial pilot certificated with instrument and multi-engine ratings, and he also is a CFI/CFII. He lives and works from his home in Venice, Florida.

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Transport Canada Civil Aviation (TCCA) has approved the Piper M600/SLS Halo safety system with Garmin Autoland and autothrottle, Piper Aircraft announced today. This follows FAA and EASA nods for the system on the M600/SLS in 2020 and 2021, respectively.
“The certification of Halo in Canada is an important accomplishment for M600 owners, Piper, and our Canadian dealer, Aviation Unlimited,” said Piper Aircraft v-p of sales, marketing, and customer support Ron Gunnarson. “It is our mission to bring the latest and greatest technology in our aircraft to customers worldwide.”
For M600/SLS aircraft already operating in Canada, the installation of a kit containing Halo components and a new software load will enable the entire Autoland system, according to the Vero Beach, Florida-based aircraft manufacturer.
“We are thrilled to have the certification of Halo completed in Canada and to offer our customers the promised piece of mind that comes with the Garmin Autoland system,” noted Aviation Unlimited president Solly Capua.

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