While there were few newly announced products on display inside of Garmin’s air-conditioned exhibit at AirVenture, it was hopping with people checking out the handful of Garmin ambassador airplanes on display and to get hands-on demos at the kiosks. We think showing off real retrofits is smart on Garmin’s part, and it takes some of the mystery out of a difficult buying decision.
The crowds were big (686,000 visitors and 861 exhibitors, says EAA) at AirVenture 2024. And while our eyes were wide open looking for groundbreaking new products, we found few.
For years we have gauged the industry’s health by the products and services on display at the big show, and this year was predictably lean. There were some standouts worth talking about.
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