Avionics
FreeFlight turns focus to next-gen nav
Elm Creek Partners has acquired avionics and navigation system supplier FreeFlight Systems (Booth No.

Elm Creek Partners has acquired avionics and navigation system supplier FreeFlight Systems (Booth No. 1481). The new executive management team, led by CEO Tim Taylor and COO Robert Schneier, assumed responsibility July 15.

Under the new management, the company will focus on the next generation of navigation management systems and GPS/WAAS sensors, while enhancing customer support and engineering. “We selected FreeFlight Systems because of its core strengths in GPS/WAAS technology and high-value radar altimeter systems,” Taylor said. “Combining our experience and financial resources with the expertise of the FreeFlight team will enable our customers to benefit from the advancements in our avionics product lines and efficiencies in how we conduct our business.”