Garmin`s Touchscreen aera Series Takes Pilots from Runway to Roadway

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OLATHE, Kan.--(Business Wire)--
Garmin International Inc., a unit of Garmin Ltd. (NASDAQ: GRMN), the global
leader in satellite navigation, announced today the aera, Garmin`s newest
aviation handheld series that is touchscreen and multi-mode so that it can
transition between aviation to automotive mode with one touch. The aera series
includes four different models - aera 500, aera 510, aera 550 and aera 560 - and
all have unprecedented ease of use that is derived from Garmin`s 20 years of
expertise in the aviation and automotive markets. The aera product line will be
on display and available for purchase for the first time at the Aircraft Owners
Pilot Association (AOPA) Summit in Tampa, Florida, November 5-7, 2009.

"Customers who use Garmin products in their plane and car often ask us to create
an all-in-one GPS that combines our aviation expertise with the operational
simplicity and clean exterior design of our automotive devices," said Gary
Kelley, Garmin`s vice president of marketing. "Since Garmin is vertically
integrated and we do nearly everything in-house, we were able to meet our
customers` requests by leveraging the best features of our consumer and aviation
technologies. The aera series will appeal to those who need a low cost aviation
handheld that is so simple to use that many will never have to crack open the
manual."

In the air

The aera series has a 4.3 inch QVGA sunlight readable touchscreen display with
large, finger-touchable icons. When in aviation mode, pilots are greeted with
colorful icons that use intuitive pictures and labels to indicate their
function: map, weather, terrain, direct to, HSI/panel, active FPL, numbers,
nearest, WPT info, position, XM radio, and tools. Pilots can choose any of these
functions by simply touching the appropriate icon. For example, after touching
the terrain icon, pilots will see terrain and obstacle data that vividly depicts
potential hazards.

The exterior of the aera 500, 510, 550 and 560 are identical, but the software
features of each model are tailored to those seeking an entry or mid-level
aviation handheld.

aera 500 aera 510 aera 550 aera 560
5 HZ GPS update rate for near-real-time updates of panel page X X X X
Patented aviation panel page X X X X
Terrain and obstacle data X X X X
Private Airport data X X X X
XM WX capable and GXM 40 antenna included (XM WX subscription required) X X
Standard 30 arc second terrain/obstacle data X X
High resolution 9 arc second terrain/obstacle data for a more vivid depiction of proximity hazards (over 11 times more onscreen resolution than the standard 30 arc-second) X X
SafeTaxi® with over 950 U.S. airports X X
AOPA Airport Directory X X
One year complimentary aviation database updates (obstacles, terrain, SafeTaxi, NavData and AOPA Airport Directory) X X
Preloaded auto maps with voice prompted directions that speak street names, "turn right on Main Street" X X X X
Bluetooth capability in automotive mode X X X X
Ruggedized and waterproof (IEC 529 IPX-7 standards) X X X X
Enhanced auto features (lane assist, junction view, and speed limit notification) X X
NAVTEQ automotive traffic compatible (requires purchase of accessory cigarette lighter adapter with integrated FM traffic receiver) X X

The aera 510 and aera 560 include a GXM 40 receiver for XM radio and XM WX
Satellite Weather that provides NEXRAD weather radar, aviation routine weather
reports (METARs), terminal aerodrome forecasts (TAFs), temporary flight
restrictions (TFRs), lightning, winds aloft, turbulence forecasts, PIREPs, icing
forecast and several other important weather products.

The aera 550 and area 560 include SafeTaxi and AOPA Airport Directory. SafeTaxi
now includes geo-referenced diagrams of over 950 U.S. airports. SafeTaxi
identifies runways, taxiways and hangars, as well as the aircraft`s exact
location on the field. The AOPA Airport Directory data is an electronic version
of AOPA`s popular U.S. pilot guide that includes information for over 5,300
public-use airports and more than 7,000 FBOs, such as pilot services, ground
transportation, lodging, restaurants, and local attractions. In addition,
Garmin`s electronic version of the AOPA Airport Directory highlights airports
where pilots can save on fuel by using self-service fueling locations.

Pilots can keep track of and renew the databases on their aera device through
fly.Garmin.com, a website that helps pilots manage Garmin database information
and dramatically simplifies the process of updating and purchasing aviation
databases such as obstacles, terrain and SafeTaxi. After logging onto
fly.Garmin.com, the home page gives a quick synopsis of the owner`s registered
products and whether or not the databases are current. If a database needs to be
updated, users can purchase one-time downloads or annual subscriptions directly
from the site and install the database in three easy steps. Fly.Garmin.com
eliminates the hassle of "unlock codes." Those who have purchased the aera 550
or aera 560 will receive one year complimentary aviation database updates for
NavData, obstacles, terrain, SafeTaxi, and AOPA Airport Directory.

On the road

Customers can easily change from aviation to automotive mode by pressing the
airplane icon at the top of the aera`s screen. In the automotive mode, customers
will see the same "Where to?" and "View map" interface found on Garmin nüvi® and
zūmo® products. The ruggedized and waterproof (IEC 529 IPX-7 standards) aera
series comes loaded with detailed, street-level maps of the United States,
Canada and Puerto Rico. For those who prefer two wheels over four, the aera is
also compatible with Garmin`s zūmo 660 motorcycle mount. The aera allows for
quick searches of street addresses or millions of preloaded points of interest
like gas stations, hotels, restaurants, attractions, ATMs and more. In
automotive mode, the device will speak street names so drivers will receive
turn-by-turn, voice prompted directions through the aera`s built-in speaker,
such as "turn right on Main Street." If they miss a turn, the aera automatically
recalculates a route and gets them back on track.

The aera 550 and 560 come equipped with advanced routing capabilities like lane
assist with junction view so drivers will see a realistic presentation of road
signs and junctions along the route, as well as arrows that indicate the proper
lane for navigation. These features make it easy to navigate unfamiliar
intersections and exits because the aera guides drivers to the correct lane for
an approaching turn or exit. Map data is provided by NAVTEQ - a world leader in
premium-quality mapping.

The benefits of XM and XM WX Satellite Weather capability are also available in
automotive mode. While in the automotive mode, drivers may overlay weather
information along their route, as well as simultaneously choose from XM radio`s
170-plus channels of XM digital music, news and programming. XM radio and XM WX
Satellite Weather subscription data is available from XM WX Satellite Weather,
and is only available in the U.S. or Canada.

All aera products also have Bluetooth® Wireless Technology that makes it
possible to receive and place phone calls directly from the aera while in
automotive mode. It can be paired with over 200 Bluetooth enabled phones, and a
driver can retrieve and dial numbers using a supported phone`s contact list, the
phone`s call history log, or the aera`s preloaded points of interest database.

The aera 500, aera 510, aera 550 and aera 560 are available immediately for an
expected street price of $799, $1,299, $1,499, and $1,999, respectively. XM WX
Satellite Weather data and audio is provided by XM Satellite Radio. Please see
http://www.xmradio.com/weather/aviation.html for pricing and other details.
Additional information about the aera is available at www.garmin.com.

About Garmin International Inc.

Garmin International Inc. is a subsidiary of Garmin Ltd. (Nasdaq: GRMN), the
global leader in satellite navigation. Since 1989, this group of companies has
designed, manufactured, marketed and sold navigation, communication and
information devices and applications - most of which are enabled by GPS
technology. Garmin`s products serve automotive, mobile, wireless, outdoor
recreation, marine, aviation, and OEM applications. Garmin Ltd. is incorporated
in the Cayman Islands, and its principal subsidiaries are located in the United
States, Taiwan and the United Kingdom. For more information, visit Garmin's
virtual pressroom at www.garmin.com/pressroom or contact the Media Relations
department at 913-397-8200. Garmin, SafeTaxi, zūmo and nüvi are registered
trademarks and GXM and aera are trademarks or service marks of Garmin Ltd. or
its subsidiaries. Bluetooth is a registered trademark of the Bluetooth SIG, Inc.

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Garmin International Inc.
Jessica Myers, 913-397-8200
media.relations@garmin.com

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