Garmin Recognized as Supplier of the Year by Cirrus Aircraft
In a significant event celebrated on February 26, 2025, Garmin International, Inc. announced that it has been honored with the prestigious title of Supplier of the Year by Cirrus Aircraft during their PX25 Supplier Conference held in Knoxville, Tennessee. This recognition highlights Garmin's outstanding support, service, and innovative contributions to Cirrus Aircraft, an esteemed leader in the personal aviation sector.
Garmin has enjoyed a robust and collaborative relationship with Cirrus Aircraft for over two decades, providing advanced avionics solutions for every Cirrus aircraft since the inception of the SR20 in 1999. The collaboration reflects a deep commitment to innovation, culminating in products such as the Perspective Touch+™ flight deck that serves two of Cirrus's most popular platforms—the SF and SR series.
Carl Wolf, Garmin's Vice President of Aviation Sales, Marketing, Programs, and Support, expressed heartfelt gratitude for the recognition, explaining, “It is an honor to be recognized as Supplier of the Year by Cirrus Aircraft. This award reflects the dedication of our entire team at Garmin and celebrates our enduring partnership with Cirrus. Together, we aim to provide unparalleled service to our customers.”
The continuous dedication to advancing aviation technology is evident through their joint innovation of the Safe Return™ system installed on the Cirrus Vision Jet, marking it as the first jet aircraft certified with Garmin's Emergency Autoland feature. This system is designed to ensure safety during emergencies by enabling autonomous landings without the need for pilot intervention.
The recognition from Cirrus Aircraft is a testament to Garmin's unwavering commitment to quality, safety, and customer experience, emphasized by Steve Nelson, Cirrus Aircraft’s Senior Vice President of Operations. He remarked, “Congratulations to the entire team at Garmin for being awarded Cirrus Aircraft's Supplier of the Year at PX25. This recognition showcases the exceptional collaboration between our teams and highlights our shared focus on safety and innovation.”
As Garmin continues to innovate within the aviation sector, it remains a trusted partner to pilots and aircraft owners worldwide, delivering essential avionics solutions widely regarded as game-changers in terms of safety and operational excellence. Garmin is also noted for being the first company to establish an autonomous flight system that activates during emergencies, showcasing an evolving approach to aviation that prioritizes safety.
To learn more about Garmin's award-winning aviation solutions and its commitment to enhancing flight experiences, interested individuals can visit
Garmin's Aviation Page.
Garmin International, Inc. is a subsidiary of Garmin Ltd., a multinational corporation incorporated in Switzerland, with principal subsidiaries located across the United States, Taiwan, and the United Kingdom. Garmin remains committed to providing innovative solutions while prioritizing customer safety and satisfaction across its products and services.