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November 22, 2017

Garmin Celebrates A Milestone In Aviation

Delivers One-Millionth Certified Product

Garmin has delivered its one-millionth certified avionics product from its manufacturing facility in Olathe, Kansas. The milestone product was a GTX 3000 DO-260B compliant Mode S Extended Squitter (ES) transponder, which enables ADS-B Out transmissions and features TCAS II/ACAS II compatibility for a wide range of business and transport category aircraft.

Facility Dedicated To Helping Customers Expedite Completion Of Their Aircraft

Lancair’s first production Mako customer was welcomed last week to the newly-launched Builder Assistance Center at the company’s Texas headquarters. Housed in a 10,000 square foot climate-controlled hangar, the Builder Assistance Center provides a dedicated work environment for Lancair kit owners to complete critical aircraft assemblies or the entire aircraft. Comprehensive in-house factory support, including customized jigs and fixtures, tools, supplies and expertise, allows aircraft buyers to shave months or even years off their aircraft build time.

Says Controllers Received Insufficient Training In Recognition And Handling Of Emergencies

The estate of Michael M. Apfelbaum and his wife, Christine have filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the FAA in connection with an accident which occurred September 4, 2015 that fatally injured the couple.