Autoland

Revolutionary Garmin Autoland and Autothrottle to become available for retrofit installations in select Beechcraft King Air aircraft

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Wednesday, July 19, 2023

OLATHE, Kan., July 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Garmin (NYSE: GRMN) today announced imminent Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) certification to bring Garmin Autoland and Garmin Autothrottle to the retrofit market, starting with select G1000® NXi-equipped King Air 200 series aircraft, and soon after, select King Air 300 series. This year marks the 50th anniversary of the King Air 200, and the latest Garmin safety-enhancing technology is now available to this venerable aircraft. The certification marks the first time Garmin Autoland and Autothrottle have been offered as a retrofit solution, as well as the first certification with G1000 NXi. Full Autothrottle integration with the G1000 NXi reduces crew workload in the cockpit by managing aircraft speed and power and provides engine protection against potential engine exceedances. In the event of an emergency where the crew can no longer perform their duties, Garmin Autoland can control and land the aircraft without human intervention1.

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  • This year marks the 50th anniversary of the King Air 200, and the latest Garmin safety-enhancing technology is now available to this venerable aircraft.
  • The G1000 King Air retrofit program was launched in 2007, initially on the King Air C90, with now over 800 G1000 retrofits in the King Air fleet.
  • Garmin Autoland and Autothrottle are planned to be available in the third quarter of 2023 for retrofit installations through the approved Garmin Authorized Dealer network for King Air 200 G1000 NXi installations.
  • Garmin Autoland and Autothrottle are expected to be available for King Air 300 series aircraft in 2024.

Textron Aviation Brings Peace-of-Mind Technology to the Beechcraft Denali Cockpit

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Monday, May 8, 2023

With customer input at the forefront of its product investments, Textron Aviation today announced it is bringing the revolutionary Garmin Emergency Autoland system to its new clean-sheet design Beechcraft Denali single-engine turboprop.

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  • With customer input at the forefront of its product investments, Textron Aviation today announced it is bringing the revolutionary Garmin Emergency Autoland system to its new clean-sheet design Beechcraft Denali single-engine turboprop.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230508005455/en/
    The Beechcraft Denali single-engine turboprop (Photo: Business Wire)
    The Beechcraft Denali aircraft is designed and will be manufactured by Textron Aviation Inc. , a Textron Inc. (NYSE:TXT) company.
  • The Garmin Emergency Autoland system is the world’s first certified system of its kind.
  • A passenger can activate the Emergency Autoland system by pressing a dedicated button in the cockpit.

FM Capital Adds Joe Hinrichs, Former Ford President, as Venture Partner

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Monday, August 15, 2022

BOSTON, Aug. 15, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- To better serve its expanding number of automotive-related portfolio companies and in preparation for its fourth fund, FM Capital has added Joe Hinrichs as Venture Partner.

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  • BOSTON, Aug. 15, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- To better serve its expanding number of automotive-related portfolio companies and in preparation for its fourth fund, FM Capital has added Joe Hinrichs as Venture Partner.
  • Hinrichs will assist with overall strategy, deal sourcing, and business development support for FM Capital portfolio companies, including connections and introductions to potential customers, investors and potential acquirers.
  • FM Capital (First Move Capital) is an investment firm dedicated to creating value for investors, entrepreneurs and communities.
  • FM Capital is comprised of industry professionals with deep experience in both investing and operations across the automotive and mobility sectors.

Garmin continues to enhance aviation safety with the introduction of Smart Glide

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Wednesday, July 21, 2021

Smart Glide joins Collier Trophy winning Garmin Autoland as a part of the Autonom family of autonomous flight technologies.

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  • Smart Glide joins Collier Trophy winning Garmin Autoland as a part of the Autonom family of autonomous flight technologies.
  • Once activated, Smart Glide recommends an airport estimated to be within glide range and automatically creates a direct-to route.
  • Aircraft installations with the Smart Glide button installed will not be able to activate Smart Glide with direct-to button long press.
  • Garmin and Connext are registered trademarks and Smart Glide, GTN, GFC, GNX and GTX are trademarks of Garmin Ltd. or its subsidiaries.

Garmin Autoland wins prestigious Robert J. Collier Trophy

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Thursday, June 3, 2021

Garmin International, Inc., a unit of Garmin Ltd. (NASDAQ: GRMN), today announced that Garmin Autoland has been awarded the 2020 Robert J. Collier Trophy for the worlds first certified autonomous system designed to activate during an emergency to safely fly and land an aircraft without human intervention1.

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  • Garmin International, Inc., a unit of Garmin Ltd. (NASDAQ: GRMN), today announced that Garmin Autoland has been awarded the 2020 Robert J. Collier Trophy for the worlds first certified autonomous system designed to activate during an emergency to safely fly and land an aircraft without human intervention1.
  • The Garmin Autoland system marks a significant improvement in civil aviation, affirmed NAA Chairman Jim Albaugh.
  • Autoland began as a simple exploration to develop automation technology for general aviation aircraft, said Cliff Pemble, Garmin president and CEO.
  • Cirrus Aircrafts Vision Jet, the 2017 Collier Trophy winner, was the first jet aircraft certified with Autoland in August 2020.

Garmin Autoland autonomous flight technology continues to capture international media and customer attention

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Tuesday, May 4, 2021

b"Garmin\xc2\xae International Inc., a unit of Garmin Ltd. (NASDAQ: GRMN), today announced an increasing number of nominations, honors and accolades for Garmin Autoland, the world\xe2\x80\x99s first certified autonomous flight technology system of its kind.

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  • b"Garmin\xc2\xae International Inc., a unit of Garmin Ltd. (NASDAQ: GRMN), today announced an increasing number of nominations, honors and accolades for Garmin Autoland, the world\xe2\x80\x99s first certified autonomous flight technology system of its kind.
  • These honors and accolades include:\nAviation International News (AIN), 2020 Top Flight Award, Contribution to Safety\nPopular Science, 2020 Best of What\xe2\x80\x99s New Award, Aerospace Category\nIn addition to international media accolades, Garmin Autoland has received the praise of customers flying with this technology today.
  • Rob, a Garmin Autoland customer and pilot, is passionate about the technology as he and his wife regularly fly with their grandchildren and family on board the aircraft.
  • In a recent interview , Rob explained why he chose Garmin Autoland: \xe2\x80\x9cWith Garmin Autoland, I fly with more confidence.

Garmin Autoland named 2020 finalist for esteemed Robert J. Collier Trophy

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Wednesday, March 3, 2021

Garmin International, Inc., a unit of Garmin Ltd. (NASDAQ: GRMN), today announced that its ground-breaking Garmin Autoland system was selected as a 2020 Robert J. Collier Trophy finalist by the National Aeronautic Association (NAA).

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  • Garmin International, Inc., a unit of Garmin Ltd. (NASDAQ: GRMN), today announced that its ground-breaking Garmin Autoland system was selected as a 2020 Robert J. Collier Trophy finalist by the National Aeronautic Association (NAA).
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210303005187/en/
    Garmin Autoland was recently selected as a 2020 Robert J. Collier Trophy finalist by the National Aeronautic Association (NAA).
  • (Photo: Business Wire)
    We are extremely honored and proud that Autoland has been selected as a finalist for the renowned Robert J. Collier Trophy, said Phil Straub, Garmin executive vice president and managing director, aviation.
  • The NAAs Collier Trophy Selection Committee will meet virtually in June and publicly announce the 2020 Collier Trophy award winner following their selection.

Garmin Autoland honored with prestigious FLYING Magazine Editors’ Choice Award

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Thursday, February 25, 2021

Garmin International, Inc., a unit of Garmin Ltd. (NASDAQ: GRMN), today announced that its revolutionary Garmin Autoland system was honored by FLYING Magazine with a 2021 Editors Choice Award .

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  • Garmin International, Inc., a unit of Garmin Ltd. (NASDAQ: GRMN), today announced that its revolutionary Garmin Autoland system was honored by FLYING Magazine with a 2021 Editors Choice Award .
  • (Photo: Business Wire)
    Each year, FLYINGs Editors Choice Awards celebrate an elite collection of aircraft and products that demonstrate significant innovation and technological advancements.
  • We are humbled to receive this award for Autoland from such a revered publication like FLYING, said Carl Wolf, Garmin vice president aviation sales and marketing.
  • About Garmin International, Inc. Garmin International, Inc. is a subsidiary of Garmin Ltd. (Nasdaq: GRMN).

Garmin Autoland honored with Top Flight Award from Aviation International News

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Tuesday, January 5, 2021

Garmin International, Inc., a unit of Garmin Ltd. (NASDAQ: GRMN), today announced that its revolutionary Garmin Autoland system was honored with the inaugural Top Flight Award presented by Aviation International News (AIN) in the Contribution to Safety category.

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  • Garmin International, Inc., a unit of Garmin Ltd. (NASDAQ: GRMN), today announced that its revolutionary Garmin Autoland system was honored with the inaugural Top Flight Award presented by Aviation International News (AIN) in the Contribution to Safety category.
  • We are extremely proud and grateful to be recognized by AIN with their Top Flight Award for the innovation of Autoland, said Phil Straub, Garmin executive vice president and managing director, aviation.
  • The first Autoland system for general aviation aircraft, Garmin Autoland has received Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) certification in the Piper M600, the Daher TBM 940, and the Cirrus Vision Jet as part of the G3000 integrated flight deck.
  • About Garmin International, Inc. Garmin International, Inc. is a subsidiary of Garmin Ltd. (Nasdaq: GRMN).

Garmin Autoland honored as one of 2020’s greatest innovations by Popular Science

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Wednesday, December 9, 2020
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  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20201209005223/en/
    Garmin Autoland revolutionary autonomous saftey-enhancing technology was honored as one of 2020's great innovations by Popular Science in the Aerospace category.
  • We are truly humbled and proud to be selected by Popular Science with this honor for our revolutionary Autoland autonomous flight technology, said Phil Straub, Garmin executive vice president and managing director, aviation.
  • Garmin Autoland was chosen among nine other innovations in the Aerospace category, which includes anything that flies or pertains to flight.
  • The Best of Whats New Awards showcase the years greatest feats of human ingenuity, said Popular Science Editor-in-Chief Corinne Iozzio.