Garmin International Inc., a unit of Garmin Ltd. (NASDAQ: GRMN), the global leader in satellite navigation, announced today that it has received Brazil’s National Civil Aviation Agency’s (ANAC) validation of the U.S. Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) for the GTN 650 and GTN 750 series touchscreen avionics and GPS antennas. With this validation, the GTN is certified and approved for installation in hundreds of makes and models of Brazilian-registered general aviation aircraft.

“We’re thrilled that the GTN continues to expand its installed base globally,” said Carl Wolf, Garmin’s vice president of aviation sales and marketing. “With Brazil accounting for the second largest GA fleet in the world, this validation opens up the door for many more pilots to take advantage of the latest avionics technology and experience the multitude of benefits offered by this product series.”

The GTN 650 and GTN 750 series are the successors to the popular GNS 430W and 530W series GPS/NAV/COM avionics. They combine the latest in multi-function display (MFD) features with touchscreen data entry and integrated radio tuning, as well as optional remote transponder control. The GTN 750 series can also optionally support remote audio processor control. Other new capabilities include graphical flight planning with victor airways and high-altitude jet routes and the ability to display electronic terminal procedure charts with optional Garmin ChartViewâ„¢ (750 series only).

The units are offered in two sizes and a variety of configurations. The GTN 650 series products are contained in a 2.64-inch tall package that replicates the in-stack form factor of the GNS 430W design, while providing a display that is over 50 percent larger. The GTN 750 series is six inches tall with a display that is nearly 100 percent larger than that of the GNS 530W.

Because the GTN offers a wide array of compatibility with select Garmin avionics and sensors, Garmin has made it possible to have a consistent and intuitive interface to other systems – like audio and transponder – by creating simplified systems management functionality on the GTN display. Saving valuable panel space, Garmin’s new GMA 35 remote mount audio processor (optional) interfaces with the GTN 750 and makes it possible for the GTN to be used as a touchscreen control head for the aircraft’s audio and intercom functions. Garmin’s GTX 33/33D remote transponders (optional) also interface with the GTN 650 or 750 so that pilots can control the transponder function from the GTN’s display. Optional versions of the GTX 33/33D mode S transponders are available which support ADS-B/Out.

The GTN 650 is available now at a suggested retail price of $11,495 USD and the GTN 750 is available now at a suggested retail price of $16,995 USD. For additional information visit www.garmin.com/gtn.

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