Garmin

Garmin Pilot App Gets New Features

Garmin announced on Wednesday that it has added several new features to its Garmin Pilot app for iOS mobile devices. The version 10.6 release includes expanded display options for field condition (FICON) and fuel unavailable NOTAMs along with layout and menu changes to the app’s Airport page. The update also added estimated time en route […]

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Garmin G3000 Selected For ES-19 Electric Airliner

Garmin announced on Thursday that it will be providing its G3000 integrated flight deck for Heart Aerospace’s ES-19 all-electric airliner design. According to Garmin, the G3000 system that will be featured on the ES-19 will offer “enhanced capabilities to optimize the aircraft’s electric drive train and battery management systems” along with being designed to facilitate […]

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Garmin Testing GFC 500 Autopilot On Piper’s Twin Comanche

Garmin has announced it is flight testing its GFC 500 autopilot on the first light twin aircraft, the PA-30/39 Twin Comanche. Designed for light piston aircraft, the digital GFC 500 includes self-monitoring features and requires far less maintenance than “older generation autopilot systems,” according to the company. “As Garmin continues to roll out GFC 500 […]

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Garmin Accepts The Robert J. Collier Trophy for Autoland

Garmin was presented the prestigious Robert J. Collier Trophy in Arlington, Virginia, on Nov. 4, 2021, for designing, developing and fielding Emergency Autoland—the world’s first certified autonomous system that activates during an emergency to control and land an aircraft without human interaction. The award is for the year 2020, since its value must be thoroughly […]

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NBAA 2021: Garmin G5000 Flight Deck

Garmin earned an STC for retrofitting its G5000 integrated avionics suite in the Cessna Citation Excel/XLS, an upgrade that gives these workhorses a sizable boost in capability and resale value. Larry Anglisano caught up with Garmin’s Dave Brown at the NBAA-BACE 2021 convention in Las Vegas for a product tour.

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Garmin Citation Excel/XLS G5000 Retrofit Program Reaches Milestone

Garmin announced on Wednesday that 10 percent of the Cessna Citation Excel and XLS business jet fleet has now been retrofitted with the company’s G5000 integrated flight deck upgrade. As previously reported by AVweb, the G5000 Citation Excel/XLS retrofit program was introduced in 2016 and received STC approval two years ago. According to Garmin, the […]

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Garmin Announces Smart Glide Engine-Out Automation

Ahead of AirVenture 2021, Garmin released Smart Glide—the latest feature that’s part of the company’s Autonomi family of autonomous technologies, which also includes emergency Autoland. Smart Glide, which recommends a suitable airport that’s estimated to be within gliding range, also navigates to the terminal area so the pilot can execute the dead-stick landing. Moreover, when […]

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Garmin Acquires AeroData

Garmin International has finalized the acquisition of aircraft performance software and services company AeroData. According to Garmin, AeroData currently serves over 135 airlines worldwide and offers performance data for more than 70 percent of airline flights in North America. The company’s products include runway analysis, takeoff and en route performance, weight and balance, automated passenger […]

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Garmin Launches Updated TXi eLearning Course

Garmin announced the launch of the new TXi Essentials 2.0 eLearning course for its TXi touchscreen flight displays on Wednesday. The online course focuses on scenario-based training and is accessible via computer, tablet or smartphone. It can also be used in combination with the company’s free TXi PC trainer and TXi Trainer apps. “Designed for […]

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Garmin Sun ‘N Fun Kiosk Tour

At Sun ‘n Fun 2021 in Lakeland, Florida, Garmin isn’t announcing major new products, but it has plenty of enhancements to its existing line of top-selling aftermarket avionics. In this video, Garmin’s Pat Coleman gave Aviation Consumer an exclusive kiosk tour.

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