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Garmin unveiled the G2000 PRIME, a new premium integrated flight deck designed for high-performance Class I/II piston and electric aircraft. The system builds on the company’s G3000 PRIME technology, offering all-touchscreen displays with advanced connectivity to improve safety potential and operational efficiency while reducing pilot workload. The announcement reflects growing demand for intuitive, connected avionics in light general aviation aircraft. Initial deliveries are expected to begin with aircraft manufacturers yet to be announced.

The G2000 PRIME features 14-inch touchscreen primary displays with edge-to-edge, sunlight-readable glass and quadruple the memory of earlier systems. It includes gigabit connectivity up to 100 times faster than prior models, alongside multi-core processors that double processing power. Secondary displays offer 40% more screen area and can function as integrated standby instruments in some configurations. The system supports up to 10 simultaneous touch inputs, enabling both pilots to interact with the same display while maintaining stability for precise inputs.

The flight deck introduces an advanced multi-touch interface with improved hand stabilization, allowing pilots to rest their fingers on the screen while making inputs. The user interface prioritizes clarity with enhanced fonts and iconography, while quick-access bars and radial menus streamline navigation. Features like Window Manager enable one-touch configuration of all displays, and the Modified Flight Plan tool provides side-by-side graphical previews of flight plan changes. Emergency Return functionality simplifies responses to in-flight emergencies shortly after takeoff.

G2000 PRIME integrates advanced safety systems such as Autonomí technologies, including Autoland for emergency autonomous landings, Smart Glide, and Electronic Stability Protection. It also includes terminal safety solutions like Runway Occupancy Awareness and 3D SafeTaxi. Connectivity options include Connext Satellite Services, LTE, and Wi-Fi, while PlaneSync automates database updates and flight data logging. Remote aircraft monitoring is available via the Garmin Pilot app, with initial aircraft deliveries to be announced by manufacturers.