Avionics
FreeFlight and Collins Team Up on ADS-B Integration
STCs include Textron and Hawker aircraft
Collins Aerospace’s Pro Line 21 avionics system installed in a Hawker aircraft.
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FreeFlight Systems has integrated its dual-band ADS-B solution into Collins Aerospace’s Pro Line 21 avionics suite, providing pilots with real-time weather and traffic data. The added functionality enables in-flight display of flight information services-broadcast data through Collins’ IFIS-5000 integrated flight information system.

The integration supports both onboard display and transmission to electronic flight bag (EFB) applications, allowing pilots to access weather information during all phases of flight. According to FreeFlight Systems president Anthony Rios, “Our collaboration with Collins Aerospace reflects our commitment to providing pilots with the most advanced tools for informed decision-making.”