In October 2025, Garmin’s Autothrottle system was certified on Textron Aviation’s Cessna Citation M2 Gen2, marking the first integration of Garmin Autothrottles on the world’s most delivered light‐entry jet. This certification follows a rigorous 18‐month joint development cycle and adds precision speed management to the aircraft’s Garmin G3000 touchscreen flight deck. By automating thrust adjustments and providing over‐ and under‐speed protections, the system reduces pilot workload by an estimated 25% during critical climb and descent phases, positioning Garmin to capture additional avionics retrofit opportunities across Textron’s 2,500+ Citation fleet.

The Federal Aviation Administration’s approval not only clears the way for immediate OEM installations but also opens Garmin’s aftermarket channel to more than 300 Citation M2 Gen2 operators globally. Analysts estimate that Autothrottle retrofits generate an average revenue of $200,000 per aircraft, suggesting a potential $60 million incremental annual sales opportunity if just 30% of the existing fleet opts for post‐delivery upgrades over the next two years. This aftermarket potential complements Garmin’s record aviation segment revenues of $1.4 billion in fiscal 2025, up 12% year‐over‐year.

With the addition of Autothrottles, Garmin reinforces its leadership in cockpit automation, where it already holds over 60% share of the business jet EFIS (Electronic Flight Instrument System) market. The M2 Gen2 integration follows successful deployments on midsize jets such as the Citation Latitude and Dassault Falcon 2000, where Garmin avionics package penetration exceeds 75%. Industry data projects the light‐jet avionics replacement market to grow at 8% CAGR through 2030, positioning Garmin to capture an outsized portion given its established relationships with Textron and other OEMs.

Garmin’s continued product enhancements and OEM wins underpin its fiscal 2026 guidance of 8% to 10% aviation revenue growth. Coupled with operating margins above 25% in the segment, the Autothrottle rollout is expected to further bolster free cash flow, supporting ongoing share buybacks and a dividend yield near 3.1%. Following today’s disclosure, shares rose approximately 1.1%, reflecting investor confidence in Garmin’s expanding role in business aviation avionics and its resilient balance sheet amid broader market volatility.