Vaeridion has selected Garmin to equip its initial Microliner test aircraft with G600 TXi flight displays, supporting progress toward the programme’s first flight and broader development milestones.

The decision anchors cockpit architecture for the nine-passenger electric aircraft as it transitions into flight testing, with the Microliner positioned for commercial service in 2030. The programme targets zero emissions regional operations, with avionics selection forming a core step in maturing the aircraft’s systems.

Garmin’s G600 TXi platform brings a configurable touchscreen interface designed to enhance situational awareness and operational efficiency, alongside integrated safety features widely deployed across general aviation, business aviation and emerging advanced air mobility platforms. The system provides a scalable base for both test operations and future cockpit evolution.

“By combining innovative propulsion architecture with decades of aerospace know-how, our aircraft represents the best of both worlds. Equipping the Microliner with a best-in-class avionics suite from Garmin was a natural choice for us,” says Markus Kochs-Kämper, CTO at Vaeridion. “Particularly for our test aircraft, the system provides reliability, flexibility and situational awareness needed to support a rigorous flight-test campaign. We are proud to work alongside Garmin's team to bring our solution forward.”

“We are honoured to have the G600 TXi flight displays selected for Vaeridion's test aircraft. The advanced flight display capabilities coupled with a touchscreen interface provide a modern solution and safety-enhancing technologies to the aircraft,” adds Carl Wolf, vice president aviation sales, marketing, programmes and support at Garmin.

Alongside avionics progress, Vaeridion has expanded its infrastructure with a battery manufacturing facility and test house at Oberpfaffenhofen Airport near Munich, strengthening control over critical technologies as the programme advances toward first flight.