Garmin unveils D2 Air X15 and D2 Mach 2 aviator smartwatches with voice commands and PlaneSync connectivity

Garmin introduced two new D2 aviator smartwatches — the D2 Air X15 and D2 Mach 2 — featuring AMOLED displays, voice-command support and PlaneSync avionics connectivity. Both add aviation‑centric morning reports and flight‑ready tools that extend cockpit‑linked data and pilot workflows to the wrist.

Discovered 2025-10-22T03:59:33.005738-07:00 | 2025-10-22T03:59:33.005738-07:00

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Adds cockpit connectivity and hands‑free controls: PlaneSync and voice commands put flight data, preflight reports and tools on a pilot’s wrist, increasing integration between wearables and avionics.
Feature set aimed at professional GA and biz‑jet operations: AMOLED displays, aviation‑centric morning reports and flight tools align with pilot workflows in light jets and turboprops.
Reinforces Garmin’s avionics ecosystem following the FAA certification of Textron’s Cessna Citation M2 Gen2 (which includes Garmin autothrottles), highlighting expanding Garmin integration across certified airframes: https://hype.aero/?story=72b1f282-17b5-48cc-8458-b38ba8fe0a89

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