Garmin (NYSE: GRMN) shares dropped sharply Monday, with the announcement its industry-leading G3000® PRIME integrated flight deck has been selected by Pilatus for its new PC-12 PRO aircraft. With a modern user interface design and advanced connectivity, G3000 PRIME leverages cutting-edge technologies that can enhance safety potential and efficiency while minimizing pilot workload in every phase of flight.
G3000 PRIME in the PC-12 PRO features expansive 14-inch touchscreen primary display units (PDU) with edge-to-edge, sunlight-readable, fingerprint-resistant glass, redefining expectations in cockpit aesthetics and functionality. The vibrant displays include multiple performance enhancements such as quadruple the memory and gigabit system connectivity that is up to 100 times faster. New, faster multi-core processors more than double the processing power – leveraging Garmin’s experience certifying multi-core technology for civil and military aviation markets as early as 2017. Additionally, higher display refresh rates provide crisp, smooth animations and an impressively responsive and fluid experience.
Complementary secondary display units (SDU) provide data entry and system control, with the added capability to display multi-function applications. The high-resolution, 7-inch SDUs boast a 40% increase in screen area over prior Garmin touch controllers.
According to this morning’s news release, “G3000 PRIME boasts a modern, yet familiar Garmin user interface, blending a sleek design with a contemporary look and feel. Enhanced fonts and iconography ensure clarity and familiarity, while smartly organized and shallow application menus provide quick access to critical functions.”
GRMN shares dropped $7.79, or 3.6%, to $206.11.
