MOLINE, Ill. (October 12, 2026) – Elliott Aviation, a leading provider of business aviation services, today announced the completion of its 100th Garmin G5000 flight deck retrofit. The milestone installation was completed on a Citation XLS operated by Centennial Jets, marking another significant achievement for the company that has completed more Garmin G5000 retrofits than any other dealer in the world.
The 100th Garmin G5000 installation highlights Elliott Aviation’s continued leadership in advanced avionics modernization and reinforces the growing demand among aircraft owners and operators seeking to extend the value, capability, and longevity of their aircraft through state-of-the-art technology.
“Earning the trust of 100 aircraft owners and operators for Garmin G5000 retrofits is an incredible milestone and a reflection of the expertise, dedication, and craftsmanship of our avionics teams,” said Bill Forbes, Senior Vice President of Sales and Avionics Programs for Elliott Aviation. “We were proud to be the first organization to complete a Garmin G5000 installation in a Citation Excel, and reaching our 100th installation demonstrates the confidence the industry continues to place in Elliott Aviation. This accomplishment is the result of years of investment in our people, processes, and capabilities, as well as a strong partnership with Garmin.”
Elliott Aviation has established itself as the industry leader in Garmin retrofits through its specialized installation infrastructure, including four dedicated Garmin flight deck installation teams focused exclusively on delivering avionics modernization projects. In addition to completing more Garmin G5000 retrofits than any other dealer, Elliott has installed more Garmin G1000 and G1000 NXi integrated flight decks in King Air aircraft than any other dealer worldwide, accounting for nearly half of all installations globally.
For Centennial Jets, the 100th installation represented an opportunity to enhance operational capability while equipping its Citation XLS with the latest avionics technology available in the aftermarket.
“When evaluating avionics upgrade options for our Citation XLS, we wanted a partner with extensive experience and a proven track record,” said Captain Rohan Bhatia, CEO of Centennial Jets. “Being Elliott Aviation’s 100th Garmin G5000 installation speaks volumes about their expertise and leadership in this space. The quality of the installation, professionalism of the team, and overall experience exceeded our expectations. We are excited about the enhanced capabilities the G5000 brings to our operation.”
The Garmin G5000 integrated flight deck provides operators with advanced situational awareness, enhanced safety features, improved navigation capabilities, wireless connectivity, and a modern cockpit environment designed to support today’s demanding flight operations.
Elliott Aviation’s Garmin G5000 program currently supports Citation Excel/XLS aircraft as well as the Beechjet 400A and Hawker 400XP platforms. The company continues to expand its capabilities and resources to meet growing demand for advanced avionics upgrades across the business aviation industry.
The milestone further solidifies Elliott Aviation’s position as Garmin’s leading aviation dealer and a global authority on flight deck modernization programs for business aircraft owners and operators.
About Elliott Aviation
Elliott Aviation is a leader in business aviation services, providing expert solutions in avionics, maintenance, paint and interiors, and parts. Founded in 1936, Elliott is one of the original pioneers of aviation, celebrating 90 years of supporting aircraft owners and operators. The company is recognized as an authority in the Citation, King Air, Challenger, Hawker, and Phenom markets and has completed more Garmin G5000 and G1000 NXi retrofits than any other dealer worldwide.
About Centennial Jets
Centennial Jets is a private aviation company focused on providing safe, efficient, and customer-focused aircraft operations. The company is committed to leveraging industry-leading technology and strategic partnerships to deliver exceptional service and operational excellence for its clients.
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