Garmin ® celebrates a GPS milestone in aviation Mt Hutt Aviation

By MoMac February 8, 20 9 June 29th, 2023 Garmin 3 min read No Comments Garmin ® celebrates a GPS milestone in aviation The GPS 55 TSO set the standard for product development within avionics, laid the groundwork for future innovations in GPS navigation.

Today Garmin commemorates the 25th anniversary of the GPS 55 TSO – the aviation industry’s first FAA TSO-C 29 approach approved IFR GPS receiver. The GPS 55 TSO set the standard for product development within avionics, laid the groundwork for future innovations in GPS navigation, and raised the bar for technological GPS advancements in the aviation industry.

“Our steadfast commitment to design, develop and deliver state-of-the-art avionics continues yet today as we commemorate the 25th anniversary of the GPS 55 TSO and celebrate a breakthrough in aviation navigation – one that pioneered the development for initiatives such as NextGen," said Carl Wolf, vice president of aviation sales and marketing. “As we recognise ...