OLATHE, Kan. — Garmin has introduced the GMA 245 and GMA 245R, all-digital, Bluetooth audio panels designed for experimental amateur-built (EAB) and light sport aircraft (LSA). [Read more…]
Garmin completes acquisition of DeLorme
Garmin reports it has completed the acquisition of DeLorme, a privately-held company that designs and markets consumer-based satellite tracking devices with two-way communication and navigational capabilities. [Read more…]
Garmin unveils the aera 660
Garmin has unveiled the aera 660, a new aviation portable.
The 5-inch capacitive touchscreen boasts a bright, sunlight readable display complete with interactive maps and a built-in GPS/GLONASS receiver that can be viewed in portrait or landscape modes. [Read more…]
Garmin Pilot for Android updated
Garmin has updated its Garmin Pilot app for Android, which includes integration with the new GTX 345 ADS-B In/Out transponder, as well as additional trip planning enhancements and more. [Read more…]
Garmin Pilot for iOS enhanced
Garmin has updated its Garmin Pilot app, which integrates with the new GTX 345 all-in-one ADS-B transponder. [Read more…]
ADS-B now standard on new Diamonds
Diamond Aircraft Industries reports it will be equipping all newly ordered US registered DA20, DA40, DA42 and DA62 aircraft with standard ADS-B In/Out Garmin 345 series transponders. [Read more…]
Garmin to acquire DeLorme
Garmin has entered into an agreement to acquire substantially all of the assets of DeLorme, a privately-held company that designs and markets consumer-based satellite tracking devices with two-way communication and navigational capabilities, including the inReach, used by many pilots. [Read more…]
Garmin unveils all-in-one ADS-B transponder
Garmin has introduced the GTX 345 and GTX 335 all-in-one ADS-B transponders, which include Extended Squitter (ES) ADS-B Out with options for built-in WAAS, as well as dual-link ADS-B In. [Read more…]
Garmin Pilot enhanced with Lockheed flight plan filing
Garmin is bringing enhanced flight plan filing capabilities to Garmin Pilot, which now incorporates the option to file flight plans directly with Lockheed Martin Flight Services. [Read more…]
Garmin expands pilot training classes
Garmin has expanded pilot training opportunities for 2016 to include live classes throughout the United States and Europe.
In addition to scheduled classes for the GTN 650/750 touchscreen navigator series and G500/G600 glass flight display systems, on-demand classes for the G1000, G3000, and G5000 Integrated Flight Decks and supplemental eLearning opportunities are also available. [Read more…]