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2023
9 November

Eve names more eVTOL system suppliers

Garmin will supply the avionics for the aircraft while Liebherr-Aerospace will supply the flight controls actuators. Intergalactic will provide the thermal management system.

18 October Textron's Cessna Citation CJ3 Gen2 air-to-air.

CJ3 Gen2 becomes the latest in Textron's Citation line-up

One of the most notable changes in the cockpit is an added 4.5 inches of legroom for the pilot, allowing a comfortable and focused flight experience.

18 October The Garmin Autothrottle aboard the Cessna Citation M2 Gen2.

Garmin earns applications for G3000's autothrottle

Garmin Autothrottles enhances the Citation M2 Gen2 and Embraer 300E's capabilities by optimising engine power, simplifying flight management and increasing overall operating efficiency.

5 October Solvay is BETA Technologies primary material supplier and is providing lightweight advanced materials for the production of BETA’s electric aircraft family. The design of the electric aircraft will benefit from the use of Solvay’s NCAMP qualified material systems.

BETA Technologies opens electric aircraft production facility

Production has begun with the installation of assembly tooling and the initiation of various system production lines, marking a significant milestone along BETA's path to delivering the ALIA CTOL and the ALIA VTOL.

26 July Auto Radar.

Cirrus adds Auto Radar to Vision Jets

The LTE-enabled hardware that powers Cirrus IQ is standard on newly manufactured G2+ Vision Jets and Auto Radar is available as part of the Enhanced Awareness Package.

26 July The Garmin G1000 NXi avionics.

Caravans to feature latest Garmin flight deck

Equipped with Garmin G1000 NXi avionics, Caravans will have an array of new features and technology including the GDL 60 datalink, the GTX 345DR diversity transponder and the GI 275 electronic standby.

24 July

ReleaseBeechcraft Denali makes show debut at EAA AirVenture

18 July

ReleaseGarmin introduces GHA 15 height advisor for experimental and light sport aircraft

29 June The DHC-6 Twin Otter Classic 300-G offers a Garmin G1000 NXi flight deck, a completely redesigned cabin interior, more payload and range, lower operating costs, enhanced dispatch availability, and two engine options.

DHC woos buyers with more efficient Twin Otter

The lighter weight Classic 300-G will deliver increased payload range and decreased operating costs, along with an all-new cabin interior and flight deck featuring the Garmin G1000 NXi.

21 June The HondaJet 2600 light jet concept.

Honda commits to production of light jet model

Spirit will provide an innovative build-to-print composite fuselage and a composite bonded frame for the new HondaJet 2600, with engineering designs currently being finalised.

10 May The Denali flight test certification program features three flight test aircraft.

Textron builds Garmin's autoland into the Denali

The new feature is being implemented into the aircraft's development and flight test program and will be available as a standard feature at time of entry into service.

4 May Three awards for 2022.

Embraer hails Garmin as the best of the best

The avionics manufacturer was also recognised as the top supplier in both the Systems and Services and Support categories for its G3000 Prodigy Touch flight deck systems in the Phenom 100EV and Phenom 300E.

2 May

ReleaseGarmin receives Operational Excellence Award from Airbus Helicopters

19 April

ReleaseEmbraer announces supplier of the year award winners

27 March

ReleaseAt Sun 'n Fun, Daher marks the first year of commercial and operational success with its turboprop-powered TBM 960

7 March

ReleaseEnstrom Helicopter glass panel

7 February

ReleaseTextron Aviation adds to growing list of options for Cessna SkyCourier with introduction of new gravel kit

2022
17 November

Archer to build 650 Midnights a year in Covington, Georgia

The news is coming thick and fast at Archer, with an agreement to locate its factory in Georgia and to equip its Midnight eVTOL with Garmin's G3000 integrated flight deck.

3 November L3Harris has integrated its mission management system along with a wide range of military sensors, communications equipment, and weapons systems into the G3000 touch screen human machine interface (HMI).

Armed Overwatch candidate features Garmin G3000

L3Harris' Sky Warden platform, which is based on the Air Tractor AT-802, includes the first forward-fit deployable combat aircraft featuring Garmin's G3000 tandem integrated flight deck.

17 October

ReleaseHonda Aircraft Company reveals latest aircraft – the HondaJet Elite II

5 October The STOL variant will move onto the certification phase in 2023.

Tecnam reveals plans for a STOL variant P2012

Following the successful completion of the preliminary P2012 STOL flight test campaign in early 2022, the aircraft has entered its final configuration moving on to the certification phase in 2023.

8 September

Doroni looks for pre-orders ahead of prototype flight

The company is only accepting 36 pre-order reservations in the first year of production following product launch in Q4 2024, scaling slowly in order to ensure the highest level of quality and safety possible.

25 August An impression of how the BN2T cockpit with Garmin TXi EIS instrumentation will integrate.

Britten-Norman extends EIS to turboprop Islanders

The TXi EIS includes safety features such as engine timers, exceedance recordings, dynamic engine indications and wireless data logging to reduce pilot workload, improve engine efficiency and reduce maintenance costs.

14 July

ReleaseMD receives FAA approval for MD 500E "slimline" glass cockpit

30 June

ReleaseIntroducing Alto NG

9 May

ReleaseGarmin Pilot adds new dynmic map capabilities and SafeTaxi diagrams

28 April

ReleaseEvektor reveals SportStar RTC with Rotax 912iSc & new high-tech cockpit at Aero 2022

6 April

Creature comforts are key on board TBM's latest

The TBM 960 has a PT6E-66XT engine and fully digital e-throttle, along with digitally-controlled cabin with an all-new environmental control system, LED ambience lighting and electrically-dimmable windows.

4 April

ReleaseTextron Aviation brings new upgrades to iconic piston product lineup

16 February

Textron updates and brings back the Turbo Skylane

The Lycoming engine drives a constant-speed, three-blade, electric de-ice McCauley propeller, while the cockpit has Garmin G1000 NXi avionics with a new GI 275 electric standby, providing a brand-new cockpit interface.

2 February Re-evaluation of the DART program leads to strategic adaption of the aerobatic trainer with change of the turbine manufacturer as a major modification.

Diamond's DART gains PWC turboprop power

The aerobatic trainer powered by the PT6A-25C turboprop engine will be named DART-750 and will, as previously envisaged, come with the state-of-the-art Garmin G3000 avionics suite and optional ejection seats.

12 January

ReleaseGarmin Smart Glide now available for the G3X Touch flight display and G5 electronic flight instrument for certified aircraft

2021
15 December The first ES-19 is scheduled to enter into service by 2026.

Heart selects Garmin's G3000 for the ES-19

Specifically tailored for electric aircraft, the G3000 system that will be featured in Heart Aerospace's ES-19 delivers enhanced capabilities to optimize the aircraft's electric drive train and battery management systems.

8 December The Daher production team at Sandpoint, Idaho is shown with their milestone 300th Kodiak aircraft prior to its delivery.

Daher delivers Kodiak number 300

The Kodiak has benefitted from continual improvement since its introduction, with the Kodiak 100 Series III featuring improved flight safety, greater cabin comfort and more comprehensive maintenance coverage.

25 November The Beechcraft Denali first flight.

Beechcraft Denali begins flight test program

The Beechcraft Denali prototype, powered by a GE Catalyst engine, reached an altitude of 15,600 feet and a speed of 180 knots during the two hour and 50 minute first flight. Certification is anticipated in 2023.

24 November

ReleaseP2010 TDI achieves FAA certification

21 October Front row, Michael Armstrong, CTO, EPS; Michael Duffy, VP of product, EPS; Steven Hall, director of product management, EPS; back row, Kevin Spencer, VP of programs, EPS; Robert Kremnitzer, head of design organisation, Diamond Aircraft Austria; Nathan Millecam, CEO, EPS; Scott McFadzean, CEO, Diamond Aircraft Canada; Li Yu, COO, Diamond Aircraft Austria.

Diamond selects EPS for fast charge batteries

Diamond Aircraft will use EPS’ EPiC Ecosystem in its eDA40 trainer aircraft. The fast charging system is capable of turning around a depleted aircraft in under 20 minutes.

4 August An artist's impression of the eFlyer 2 cockpit concept.

Bye specifies Garmin's G500 TXi for the eFlyer 2

The modern G500 TXi flight display will be tailored for the eFlyer 2 to display its electric propulsion information, while also adding synthetic vision, terrain and traffic alerting, geo-referenced charts, and more.

26 July

ReleaseICON announces type certified model to facilitate international expansion

21 July The Vision Jet Safe Return emergency autoland system has received type certificate approval from EASA.

Latest Cirrus Jet features Gogo inflight wifi option

The aircraft's Safe Return emergency autoland system has received type certificate approval from EASA. Safe Return Emergency Autoland allows passengers to autonomously land with the touch of a button.

21 July

ReleaseSingle-engine Denali aircraft joins the legendary Beechcraft turboprop family as program progresses toward first flight

20 July

ReleaseGarmin announces GFC 600H flight control system certification for Bell 505 helicopters

16 July

ReleaseStratos 716 prototype makes AirVenture debut

15 July

ReleaseEpic Aircraft receives FAA approvals for the E1000 GX

3 June The D328eco is the first air transport category aircraft to feature this advanced flight deck platform.

Deutsche Aircraft selects Garmin 5000 for the D328eco

Garmin's solution for the D328eco includes touchscreen control for avionics and aircraft systems, flight path-based guidance, enhanced synthetic vision, active electronic checklists and single lever engine control.

18 May

ReleaseDiamond Aircraft wins iF DESIGN AWARD 2021 for the DA50 RG

27 April

ReleasePiper M600/SLS HALO System with Garmin Autoland achieves EASA certification

22 April

ReleaseGarmin announces GWX 8000 StormOptix weather radar with automated weather threat analysis technology

7 April

ReleaseDA62 SurveyStar exceeds all expectations during first survey season in real world environment

1 April Daher marked the launch of the first Kodiak 100 Series III with delivery to Rick and Adam Ross in Sandpoint, Idaho.

Daher delivers first enhanced turboprop Kodiaks

The latest Kodiak has multiple enhancements, including improved flight safety, greater cabin comfort, augmented operational capabilities from both unimproved strips and on water with floats.