Garmin marks 1,000th King Air retrofit with G1000 integrated flight deck delivered to the U.S. Army

Carl Wolf, Garmin Vice President Aviation Sales, Marketing, Programs & Support

“Reaching 1,000 King Air retrofits is a testament to the enduring value of this program and the trust customers place in Garmin and our authorized dealer network. From the original G1000 installation to today's G1000 NXi platform with advanced capabilities such as Garmin Autothrottle and Autoland, we have continued to expand the program to serve King Air operators and missions around the world.”

Jim Williams, Senior Vice President at Stevens Aerospace

“To maintain mission readiness of the U.S. Army's C-12 fleet through 2050, the Army initiated a comprehensive avionics modernization effort. The Garmin G1000 NXi was selected as the fleet's next-generation avionics solution, and Stevens Aerospace and Defense Systems was awarded the contract to perform the upgrades. Feedback from Army aircrews has been overwhelmingly positive. Warfighters report that the Garmin retrofit, enhanced by the Autothrottle system, reduces cockpit workload, improves ease of operation, and delivers outstanding flight performance, helping ensure the C-12 remains a capable and mission-ready platform for decades to come.”

James B. Hickey, Project Manager, Fixed Wing

“The 1,000th Garmin G1000 cockpit installation is more than an industry milestone—it is a tangible example of Army Aviation's continuous transformation and commitment to delivering ready, resilient capability to the force. By replacing aging analog systems with reliable, data-enabled G1000 technology, we are mitigating obsolescence, reducing lifecycle maintenance burdens, and improving operational readiness. This modernization gives fixed wing Army Aviators enhanced situational awareness and decision advantage while reducing cognitive workload, enabling them to execute complex missions more effectively in demanding and contested operational environments. This achievement reflects the strength of our industrial triad—Stevens Aerospace, Garmin, and Amentum—and demonstrates how government and industry can rapidly deliver modernized capability that positions Army Aviation for the future fight.”