Garmin has expanded the capabilities of the GTN series touchscreen avionics. New features include display support for weather radar, advanced ADS-B capabilities, worldwide connectivity, cross fill with the GNS 430W/530W series and more.
Garmin introduces GWX 70
Garmin has unveiled the GWX 70, a new solid-state weather radar that brings advanced Doppler-enabled features to general aviation aircraft.
Garmin introduces ADS-B lineup
Garmin has introduced a suite of certified and portable ADS-B solutions, providing options for any aircraft owner to satisfy the U.S. NextGen mandate for ADS-B Out and also gain access to the benefits of ADS-B In, including traffic and subscription-free weather information.
Garmin’s 100 million milestone
Garmin officials are celebrating the company’s latest milestone: It has sold more than 100 million of its products to pilots, motorists, boaters, runners, cyclists, golfers, hikers, hunters, and geocachers — who all depend on Garmin to help show the way.
Garmin debuts AC-U-KWIK for glass panels
Garmin reported at Sun ’n Fun that it will begin offering AC-U-KWIK Airport Directory data for its glass flight decks.
Garmin Pilot app premieres
Garmin International has released Garmin Pilot, a new aviation app for iOS devices, including the iPad and iPhone, and Android-based mobile devices. The app offers general aviation pilots navigation, trip planning, DUAT(S) filing, weather and electronic flight bag capabilities.
VoiceFlight app transfers iPad flight plans to GNS430W/530W
VoiceFlight Systems has released a free “Connected Talker” iPad App that allows pilots to transfer flight plans from their iPads into VoiceFlight-enabled Garmin 430W or 530W GPS units.
Garmin enters the medium lift helicopter market with G5000H
Garmin International Inc. has introduced the G5000H, an integrated flight deck specifically designed for twin turbine, medium lift helicopters.
Garmin releases GTN 750 Trainer App for iPad
Garmin has released a new GTN 750 trainer app for the iPad 2. This trainer, downloadable from the iTunes Store, simulates the behavior of the GTN 750 system interface and provides pilots with a safe, on-the-ground environment to learn the basic operation of the system, company officials said.
Speech recognition system wins FAA approval
VoiceFlight Systems has received an FAA Approved Model List (AML) Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) for the VFS101, allowing it to be installed on almost all types of general aviation aircraft under 6,000 lbs. maximum takeoff weight (MTOW). With this approval the VFS101 can be installed into hundreds of aircraft models with Garmin systems without requiring field approval from local Flight Standards District Offices (FSDO).


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