Jessica Reed is a writer and editor with AIN. She joined the team in the fall of 2023 after two years covering the aviation industry at Avionics International. She earned her bachelor&#039;s degree in English (Writing &amp; Rhetoric) from Pepperdine University. Her hometown is St. Louis, Missouri, and she since has resided in Santa Barbara, California, and Brooklyn, New York, among others. She is currently based in Vernon, New Jersey.

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Beechcraft King Air 300, 350, and 360 series

Jessica Reed

FreeFlight Systems and Air Dallas Instruments have entered into a strategic partnership to equip King Air aircraft with FreeFlight’s 5G-tolerant radar altimeters, specifically the RA-5500. This collaboration will provide King Air operators with advanced altimeter technology, enhancing safety and reliability in congested airspace.
Danny Barnfield, president of Air Dallas Instruments, noted that the partnership enables the company to offer King Air operators the ability to upgrade older analog altimeters with modern, 5G-tolerant solutions. "This initiative underscores our unwavering commitment to advancing safety and performance in aviation technology," Barnfield said.
Radar altimeters, responsible for 55 essential functions in avionics, are vulnerable to interference from 5G signals. This concern is critical, as interference can affect pilots across various environments, not just in urban areas.
FreeFlight’s Terrain Series radar altimeters use advanced digital processing to ensure accurate altitude readings, mitigating the risks associated with 5G interference.
"Our advanced radar altimeters represent a significant upgrade for King Air operators, providing peace of mind for safety and situational awareness," said Shane LaPlante, v-p of sales and marketing at FreeFlight Systems.
According to FreeFlight, the RA-5500 (part of the Terrain Series) is the only 5G-tolerant radar altimeter offering a fully digital processing solution. It serves as a self-contained retrofit, providing a direct replacement for legacy analog altimeters.

News and developments about everything that goes into the cabin of an aircraft, from floor coverings to headliners, with a special emphasis on in-flight entertainment, communications and other electronics for passengers. If it is in the cabin of an aircraft, it’s covered here.

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