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Garmin Takes On Autonomous Computer System for Bell Project

Pia Bergqvist

Thursday, October 04, 2018 at 08:25 PM ET

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Garmin is teaming up with Bell to develop flight management systems for the new VTOL concept. Bell

Key Takeaways:

Garmin International is continuing to expand its scope, teaming up with Textron’s Bell Helicopter to develop and integrate the autonomous vehicle management computer (VMC) systems needed for Bell’s recently announced, yet-to-be named VTOL aircraft.

Pia Bergqvist

Pia Bergqvist joined FLYING in December 2010. A passionate aviator, Pia started flying in 1999 and quickly obtained her single- and multi-engine commercial, instrument and instructor ratings. After a decade of working in general aviation, Pia has accumulated almost 3,000 hours of flight time in nearly 40 different types of aircraft.