Garmin® grows Connext® wireless cockpit connectivity portfolio
Garmin International, Inc., a unit of Garmin Ltd. (NASDAQ: GRMN), today
announced an expanded Connext ecosystem that now includes the
FltPlan.com website and the FltPlan Go app on Apple and Android mobile
devices. With compatible Garmin avionics1, pilots can simply
create a flight plan within the FltPlan.com website, share it within the
FltPlan Go app and wirelessly transfer it to select avionics once they
arrive to the aircraft via the app on a mobile device. FltPlan Go
customers can also wirelessly receive and display aviation weather
products from various sources including Flight Information
Service-Broadcast (FIS-B) as well as Automatic Dependent
Surveillance-Broadcast (ADS-B) traffic, GPS position data and back-up
attitude information.
“Through this collaboration, FltPlan.com and FltPlan Go customers gain
access to even more connectivity options that significantly enhance
their flight planning and in-flight experiences,” said Carl Wolf, Garmin
vice president of aviation sales and marketing. “With this strategic
relationship, we’re excited to not only expand the Connext ecosystem,
but also give aircraft owners and operators even more options when
pursuing avionics upgrades that offer a connected environment in the
cockpit, which further aid in the decision making process.”
A companion to the popular FltPlan.com website, the FltPlan Go app can
be utilized within the Connext ecosystem to wirelessly communicate with
select Garmin avionics1. Flight planning is streamlined with
Flight Stream 510, which enables wireless flight plan transfer between
the FltPlan Go app and the GTN™ 650/750 and G1000® NXi. Wireless flight
plan transfer is also available between the Flight Stream 210 and GTN
650/750 or GNS™ 430W/530W. In addition, flight plans may be transferred
from Fltplan Go to the Garmin Pilot application for iOS and Android
users.
“We are excited to be part of the Garmin Connext ecosystem and look
forward to expansion of this collaboration as Garmin continues their
innovation in cockpit technology. We believe that this integration will
streamline the flight planning process for our users while ensuring that
they have the best possible information at their fingertips,” said Ken
Wilson, president of FltPlan.com.
When paired with compatible avionics1, the FltPlan Go app can
wirelessly communicate with select Garmin products to display ADS-B
traffic, FIS-B weather and audio entertainment within the app. Select
Garmin products also power synthetic vision to display dynamic pitch and
bank information alongside highly accurate WAAS GPS position information.
Connext wireless compatibility is extended to the FltPlan.com website
and FltPlan Go app and includes the following Garmin products:
- Flight Stream 510/210/1102
- GTX™ 345 series
- GDL® 88/84 series
- GDL 69 series
- GDL 52 series
- GDL 39/GDL 39 3D
FltPlan.com and FltPlan Go iOS app compatibility are available now.
FltPlan Go Android app compatibility is expected to be available soon.
For additional information, visit www.garmin.com/connext.
Garmin’s aviation business segment is a leading provider of solutions to
OEM, aftermarket, military and government customers. Garmin’s portfolio
includes navigation, communication, flight control, hazard avoidance, an
expansive suite of ADS-B solutions and other products and services that
are known for innovation, reliability, and value. For more information
about Garmin’s full line of avionics, go to www.garmin.com/aviation.
For decades, Garmin has pioneered new GPS navigation and wireless
devices and applications that are designed for people who live an active
lifestyle. Garmin serves five primary business units, including
automotive, aviation, fitness, marine, and outdoor recreation. For more
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1. Features and compatibilities vary, see website for
additional details.
2. The Flight Stream 110 will not
have flight plan transfer capabilities.
About Garmin
Garmin International Inc. is a subsidiary of Garmin Ltd. (Nasdaq: GRMN).
Garmin Ltd. is incorporated in Switzerland, and its principal
subsidiaries are located in the United States, Taiwan and the United
Kingdom. Garmin, Connext, G1000 and GDL are registered trademarks and
GTN, GNS and GTX are trademarks of Garmin Ltd. or its subsidiaries.
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countries. Android is a trademark of Google Inc.
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About FltPlan
FltPlan was established in 1991 and has grown into the largest flight
planning company in North America. FltPlan’s 165,000-plus active,
registered users file more than 55% of all N#-registered flight plans
including more than 70% of all N#-registered flight plans for jets and
turboprops. The FltPlan system includes free, web-based flight planning
and filing integrated with the free FltPlan Go mobile app for iOS,
Android and Windows devices, along with a full range of premium services
including SMS, Pre-Departure Clearances (PDCs), eAPIS and APIS for
Mexico, Canada and the Caribbean, Premium Flight Tracking, a DCM Call
Sign Program, Handling Services, and Runway Analysis. Recent product
introductions include FltPlan Manager and FltLogic flight scheduling.
With more than 26 years of flight planning and filing experience,
FltPlan makes flight planning as simple and cost effective as possible
while providing outstanding customer support 24/7/365.
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