Founded in 1989 in Lenexa Kansas, Garmin produces navigation equipment. They have a dedicated division for aviation products, such as integrated cockpits, panel mount displays, multi-function displays (MFD), transponders, radar and other related avionics.
27-Feb-24 - The Garmin GFC 600H flight control system earns European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) certification and Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) granted for auxiliary fuel system #Garmin
21-Feb-24 - Garmin has added IFR and 4-axis capability to the GFC 600H helicopter flight control system, supporting stability augmentation. The Leonardo AW109 Trekker is the first model to incorporate this upgrade. #GFC600H
07-Jun-23 - The Garmin GI 275 electronic flight instrument (EFI) received FAA certification for Bell 407 (except GXi IFR) and Robinson R66 helicopters #GI275
04-May-23 - Garmin was recognized at the Airbus Helicopter annual Supplier Conference in Marignane, France with the Operational Excellence Award. #Garmin
06-Jan-23 - Garmin GI275 electronic flight instrument (EFI) received Supplemental Type Certification (STC) by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for Airbus AS350 BA, B2, B3 and B3e/H125 models #GI275
16-Jul-22 - MD Helicopters granted Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Supplemental Type Certificates (STC) for the G500H TXi glass cockpit on the MD500E model
10-Jul-22 - Garmin GI 275 electronic flight instrument (EFI) received Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Supplemental Type Certification (STC) for Robinson R22 and R44 helicopters #GI275
17-Jun-22 - Garmin granted European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) approval for the GFC 600H flight control system for Airbus AS350 BA, B2, B3 and B3E (H125) helicopter models #Garmin
13-Dec-21 - By next year all new Airbus H130 helicopters will come equipped with a new touchscreen flight display G500TXi, com/nav radio GTN650Xi, electronic standby instrument ESI 500, iPad mount, USB plugs
03-May-21 - Alpine Aerotech, a Certified Bell Customer Service Facility in Canada, received U.S. FAA and Canadian TCCA approvals for installation of Garmin GTX 335/345 ADS-B transponders in Bell 205/212/412 helicopters #ADSB
02-May-21 - Garmin announces new GWX 8000 StormOptix weather radar with automated weather threat analysis technology to reduce pilot workload and enhance situational awareness #WeatherRadar
