Garmin is expanding coverage of the Garmin Navigation Database to include Africa. Previously available to aircraft owners and operators in the Americas, Europe and South Pacific regions, the Garmin Navigation Database delivers a new option for customers in Africa to incorporate the latest aviation navigation information into their Garmin avionics. Available for Garmin integrated flight decks, navigators, flight displays, portables and more, the new database for Africa can be purchased via a variety of cost-effective options including a new Transatlantic OnePak subscription for all compatible avionics in an aircraft.

The Garmin Navigation Database for Africa provides foundational information needed for precise navigation throughout the departure, enroute, arrival and approach phases of flight. Coverage is available in over 40 countries in Africa, including enroute and airspace data, instrument procedures, frequencies, airport information and more. Additionally, Garmin Pilot users in Africa can now leverage more VFR data in South Africa such as airport arrival and departure routes and visual reference points (VRP).

In addition to navigation data, pilots rely upon other critical databases on their Garmin avionics. To simplify updates, the Garmin Navigation Database is available through annual subscriptions bundled with other compatible databases. Pilots flying aircraft equipped with a Garmin integrated flight deck or multiple Garmin avionics systems can take advantage of the new Transatlantic OnePak, which offers significant savings by supporting all compatible Garmin avionics in a single aircraft for pilots flying in Africa, Europe and the Americas. For one annual price, OnePak subscriptions combine the Garmin Navigation Database with other essential databases for all compatible avionics in an aircraft, along with an eligible Garmin portable device. Transatlantic OnePak subscriptions start at $999 and are also available with FliteCharts terminal procedure charts starting at $1,399. Transatlantic database bundles are also available for compatible portable GPS units.

The Garmin Navigation Database is also available to customers wishing to update only their navigation database. Customers can choose a single month update or an annual subscription for their Garmin avionics systems. Standalone annual subscriptions of the Garmin Navigation Database for Africa start at $449 for certified avionics systems. Single month purchase options start at $149.

Database updates for Garmin avionics or portables can be purchased via flyGarmin.com. Once purchased, device updates are quick and easy with the Garmin Aviation Database Manager. Simple to use, the database manager application on your computer manages all database updates. It can also automatically download the latest update from the subscription so that databases are ready and can be installed without waiting for a download.

The app keeps track of current and future updates with a calendar view, indicating when a new cycle will be available, and a reminder of what cycle is currently installed. Most updates can be directly transferred to the device or data card. GNS series navigators require a Garmin USB aviation data card programmer to facilitate the transfer. Once the new databases are loaded, simply insert the card into the navigator and fly with current data.

Additionally, Garmin's Database Concierge and PlaneSync connected aircraft management system can further simplify database updates. Database Concierge allows pilots to download updates to their Garmin Pilot app and wirelessly transfer to their compatible avionics via compatible mobile device. Alternatively, the PlaneSync connected aircraft management system provides automatic database updates to compatible avionics over 4G LTE or Wi-Fi via Garmin's GDL 60 datalink.

The Garmin Navigation Database for Africa is available now.