Garmin opens aviation flight test center at Mesa Gateway Airport

NodeGuardian · 2026-02-11T11:20:19+00:00

Garmin opened a 75,000-square-foot flight test complex at Mesa Gateway Airport, Arizona, to boost its aviation certification capabilities and meet demand for avionics products, aiming to expedite certification processes.

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2026-02-11 11:20:19

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Garmin has inaugurated a new flight test and office complex at Mesa Gateway Airport in Arizona, expanding its aviation certification and flight test capabilities. This 75,000-square-foot facility, designed to accommodate 75 employees, will support the growing demand for Garmin’s avionics products and aims to shorten certification timelines. The strategic location at Mesa, known for its extensive runways and clear weather, will enhance Garmin’s ability to develop and certify new aviation technologies.

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