|
| [December 13, 2012] |
 |
Garmin® Expands Global Aviation Charting Capabilities
OLATHE, Kan. --(Business Wire)--
Garmin International (News - Alert) Inc., a unit of Garmin Ltd. (NASDAQ: GRMN), the
global leader in satellite navigation, today announced the release of
European VFR and IFR charts for the aera® 795/796 aviation portable GPS,
with VFR data sourced directly from Deutsche Flugsicherung (DFS). These
charts are the most recent addition to the growing list of worldwide
aviation charting products available from Garmin.
"Pilots have flown behind DFS paper charts for years, but the ability to
display the charts electronically is something our European customers
have been asking for. We've listened to that feedback and have made
significant investments over the last year to expand our electronic
chart offerings for customers worldwide," said Carl Wolf, Garmin's vice
president of aviation sales and marketing. "Having information available
electronically in the cockpit offers pilots more immediate access to the
information they need to make good decisions."
Earlier this year, Garmin also introduced European VFR terminal charts,
or Bottlang charts, from Jeppesen for the aera 795/796, containing
colored visual approach, landing and area charts, as well as general-and
country-related text sections such as Regulations, Communications,
Meteorology, Aerodrome Directory and more for the planning and execution
of flights within Europe under Visual Flight Rules.
Additionally, Garmin recently expanded its SafeTaxi® database, which now
includes geo-referenced airport diagrams for over 1,000 U.S. airports,
nearly 500 European airports and over 250 Canadian airports. This
database is complemented by an electronic AC-U-KWIK global airport
directory that includes information about nearly 8,00 airports
worldwide.
The new European VFR and IFR charts for the aera 795/796 are available
as a combination subscription for $410. Customers may purchase only the
IFR charts for $155 for an annual subscription. VFR charts are available
as a one-time purchase of a single country ranging from $32 to $90, or
as a one-time purchase for all of Europe for $205. The charts are
available from flyGarmin.com.
Garmin's aviation business segment is a leading provider of solutions to
Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), aftermarket, military and
government customers. Garmin's portfolio includes navigation,
communication, flight control, hazard avoidance, surveillance, and other
products and services that are known for innovation, reliability, and
value.
About Garmin
Garmin International Inc. is a subsidiary of Garmin Ltd. (Nasdaq: GRMN),
the global leader in satellite navigation. Since 1989, this group of
companies has designed, manufactured, marketed and sold navigation,
communication and information devices and applications - most of which
are enabled by GPS technology. Garmin's products serve automotive,
mobile, wireless, outdoor recreation, marine, aviation, and OEM
applications. Garmin Ltd. is incorporated in Switzerland, and its
principal subsidiaries are located in the United States, Taiwan and the
United Kingdom. For more information, visit Garmin's virtual pressroom
at www.garmin.com/pressroom
or contact the Media Relations department at 913-397-8200. Garmin, aera
and SafeTaxi are registered trademarks of Garmin Ltd. or its
subsidiaries.
All other brands, product names, company names, trademarks and service
marks are the properties of their respective owners. All rights reserved.
Notice on Forward-Looking Statements:
This release includes forward-looking statements regarding Garmin Ltd.
and its business. Such statements are based on management's current
expectations. The forward-looking events and circumstances discussed in
this release may not occur and actual results could differ materially as
a result of known and unknown risk factors and uncertainties affecting
Garmin, including, but not limited to, the risk factors listed in the
Annual�Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2011, filed
by Garmin with the Securities and Exchange Commission (Commission file
number 0-31983). A copy of such Form 10-K is available at www.garmin.com/aboutGarmin/invRelations/finReports.html.
No forward-looking statement can be guaranteed. Forward-looking
statements speak only as of the date on which they are made and Garmin
undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any
forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information,
future events, or otherwise.
[ Satellite Spotlight's Homepage ]
|
