Garmin co-founders inducted into the prestigious National Aviation Hall of Fame
Garmin (NYSE: GRMN) co-founders Dr. Min Kao and the late Gary Burrell have been inducted into the National Aviation Hall of Fame (NAHF). This recognition coincides with Garmin's 35th anniversary and honors their significant contributions to the aviation industry. Under their leadership, Garmin developed numerous innovative products that advanced aviation safety and capabilities, including:
- The GPS 100AVD in 1991, the first panel-mounted GPS navigator for general aviation
- The GPS 155 in 1994, the world's first certified GPS receiver for instrument approaches
- The GNS 430/530 family in 1998, combining GPS navigation with color moving maps and VHF communication
- The G1000 integrated flight deck in 2004, setting a new standard for cockpit innovation
- The Electronic Stability and Protection system in 2010, enhancing flight safety
- Garmin Autoland in 2020, the first certified autonomous landing system
I co-fondatori di Garmin (NYSE: GRMN), il Dr. Min Kao e il compianto Gary Burrell, sono stati inseriti nel National Aviation Hall of Fame (NAHF). Questo riconoscimento coincide con il 35° anniversario di Garmin e onora i loro significativi contributi all'industria dell'aviazione. Sotto la loro guida, Garmin ha sviluppato numerosi prodotti innovativi che hanno migliorato la sicurezza e le capacità nel settore dell'aviazione, tra cui:
- Il GPS 100AVD nel 1991, il primo navigatore GPS montato in pannello per l'aviazione generale
- Il GPS 155 nel 1994, il primo ricevitore GPS certificato per le approcci strumentali nel mondo
- La famiglia GNS 430/530 nel 1998, che combina navigazione GPS con mappe mobili a colori e comunicazione VHF
- Il cockpit integrato G1000 nel 2004, che ha stabilito un nuovo standard per l'innovazione in cabina
- Il sistema di Stabilità e Protezione Elettronica nel 2010, che ha migliorato la sicurezza di volo
- Garmin Autoland nel 2020, il primo sistema di atterraggio autonomo certificato
Los cofundadores de Garmin (NYSE: GRMN), el Dr. Min Kao y el difunto Gary Burrell, han sido incluidos en el National Aviation Hall of Fame (NAHF). Este reconocimiento coincide con el 35º aniversario de Garmin y honra sus significativas contribuciones a la industria de la aviación. Bajo su liderazgo, Garmin desarrolló numerosos productos innovadores que mejoraron la seguridad y las capacidades de la aviación, incluyendo:
- El GPS 100AVD en 1991, el primer navegador GPS montado en panel para aviación general
- El GPS 155 en 1994, el primer receptor GPS certificado para aproximaciones instrumentales en el mundo
- La familia GNS 430/530 en 1998, que combina navegación GPS con mapas en movimiento a color y comunicación VHF
- El panel de vuelo G1000 en 2004, estableciendo un nuevo estándar para la innovación en la cabina
- El sistema de Estabilidad y Protección Electrónica en 2010, mejorando la seguridad de vuelo
- Garmin Autoland en 2020, el primer sistema de aterrizaje autónomo certificado
가민(Garmin) (NYSE: GRMN)의 공동 설립자인 민 카오 박사와 고(故) 게리 버렐이 국립 항공명예의 전당 (NAHF)에 헌액되었습니다. 이 인정은 가민의 35주년 기념일과 일치하며, 항공 산업에 대한 그들의 중요한 기여를 기립니다. 그들의 지도 아래 가민은 항공 안전 및 능력을 향상시킨 여러 혁신적인 제품을 개발했습니다. 주요 제품은 다음과 같습니다:
- 1991년 GPS 100AVD, 일반 항공용 패널 장착 GPS 내비게이터 최초
- 1994년 GPS 155, 세계 최초의 기기 접근 인증 GPS 수신기
- 1998년 GNS 430/530 패밀리, GPS 내비게이션 및 컬러 이동 지도와 VHF 통신 통합
- 2004년 G1000 통합 비행 계기판, 조종실 혁신의 새로운 기준 설정
- 2010년 전자 안정성 및 보호 시스템, 비행 안전 강화
- 2020년 Garmin Autoland, 최초의 인증된 자율 착륙 시스템
Les cofondateurs de Garmin (NYSE: GRMN), Dr. Min Kao et le défunt Gary Burrell, ont été intronisés au National Aviation Hall of Fame (NAHF). Cette reconnaissance coïncide avec le 35e anniversaire de Garmin et honore leurs contributions significatives à l'industrie de l'aviation. Sous leur direction, Garmin a développé de nombreux produits innovants qui ont fait progresser la sécurité et les capacités de l'aviation, y compris :
- Le GPS 100AVD en 1991, le premier navigateur GPS monté en panneau pour l'aviation générale
- Le GPS 155 en 1994, le premier récepteur GPS certifié pour les approches instrumentales au monde
- La famille GNS 430/530 en 1998, combinant navigation GPS avec cartes mobiles couleur et communication VHF
- Le cockpit intégré G1000 en 2004, établissant un nouveau standard pour l'innovation en cockpit
- Le système de Stabilité et de Protection Électronique en 2010, améliorant la sécurité des vols
- Garmin Autoland en 2020, le premier système de atterrissage autonome certifié
Die Mitbegründer von Garmin (NYSE: GRMN), Dr. Min Kao und der verstorbene Gary Burrell, wurden in die National Aviation Hall of Fame (NAHF) aufgenommen. Diese Auszeichnung fällt mit dem 35. Jubiläum von Garmin zusammen und würdigt ihre bedeutenden Beiträge zur Luftfahrtindustrie. Unter ihrer Führung entwickelte Garmin zahlreiche innovative Produkte, die die Sicherheit und die Fähigkeiten der Luftfahrt verbesserten, darunter:
- Den GPS 100AVD im Jahr 1991, den ersten panelmontierten GPS-Navigator für die allgemeine Luftfahrt
- Den GPS 155 im Jahr 1994, den weltweit ersten zertifizierten GPS-Empfänger für Instrumentenanflüge
- Die GNS 430/530-Familie im Jahr 1998, die GPS-Navigation mit farbigen beweglichen Karten und VHF-Kommunikation kombiniert
- Das integrierte G1000-Flugdeck im Jahr 2004, das einen neuen Standard für Innovation im Cockpit setzt
- Das Elektronische Stabilitäts- und Schutzsystem im Jahr 2010, das die Flugsicherheit erhöht
- Garmin Autoland im Jahr 2020, das erste zertifizierte autonome Landungssystem
- Induction of Garmin co-founders into the prestigious National Aviation Hall of Fame
- Recognition coincides with Garmin's 35th anniversary, highlighting the company's longevity and impact
- Garmin's history of innovative aviation products, including the first panel-mounted GPS navigator and the first certified autonomous landing system
- Garmin's position as a leading provider of integrated flight decks across various aircraft types
- Receipt of the Robert J. Collier Trophy for Garmin Autoland, a significant industry recognition
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Recognition of Gary Burrell's and Dr. Min Kao's contributions to the aviation industry coincides with Garmin's 35th anniversary
"Thirty-five years ago, Gary Burrell and Dr. Min Kao founded Garmin with the strong belief that superior navigation and communications products could enrich and even save people's lives. To truly honor their pioneering work and the foundation they laid for Garmin's acclaimed products, there is no greater tribute than seeing them inducted into the National Aviation Hall of Fame."
–Cliff Pemble, Garmin President and CEO
Dr. Kao continues to serve Garmin as Executive Chairman of the Board, and the late Gary Burrell's servant leadership and dedication to excellence remains foundational to the company today. Under their leadership, Garmin developed a wide array of products and technologies that advanced modern aviation safety and capabilities, including navigation, communications, flight controls and sensor systems.
Noteworthy Garmin aviation innovations include:
- 1991: Garmin's first aviation product, the GPS 100AVD, is introduced and is immediately regarded as the first panel-mounted GPS navigator accessible to the masses of general aviation.
- 1994: The Garmin GPS 155 becomes the world's first certified GPS receiver to achieve FAA TSO-C129 Class A certification for instrument approaches, allowing pilots to fly instrument flight rules (IFR) from takeoff to touchdown using no ground-based navigation aids.
- 1998: The iconic GNS 430 and GNS 530 product family combines a panel-mounted GPS navigator with a color moving map, VHF navigation and communication becoming the industry standard for NAV/COM systems in the cockpit.
- 2004: G1000® integrated flight deck sets the standard for cockpit innovation and catapults Garmin to be the leading provider of integrated flight decks across a broad range of aircraft – from single-engine piston to advanced business jets.
- 2010: Garmin introduces the Electronic Stability and Protection (ESP™) system, the first in a series of Autonomí safety features that help pilots avoid loss of control accidents.
- 2020: Garmin receives the prestigious Robert J. Collier Trophy for Garmin Autoland, the world's first certified autonomous system that protects lives by activating during an emergency to control and land an aircraft without human intervention.
To learn more about the National Aviation Hall of Fame and its enshrinement ceremony, visit www.nationalaviation.org.
Garmin products and services have revolutionized flight and become essential to the lives of pilots and aircraft owners and operators around the world. A leading provider of solutions to general aviation, business aviation, rotorcraft, advanced air mobility, government and defense, and commercial air carrier customers, Garmin believes every day is an opportunity to innovate. Recipient of the prestigious Robert J. Collier Trophy for Garmin Autoland, Garmin developed the world's first certified autonomous system that activates during an emergency to control and land an aircraft without human intervention. Visit the Garmin Newsroom, email our media team, connect with @garminaviation on social, or follow our blog.
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