MERRIMACK, New Hampshire,
October 10, 2011 /PRNewswire/ --
Elbit Systems of America, LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of
Elbit Systems Ltd., announced the delivery of its 1000th
Enhanced Vision System (EVS). Leading the industry, the
Kollsman EVS is a key component of an aircraft's Enhanced Flight
Vision System (EFVS) certified for full operational credits.
When combined with a certified Head Up Display (HUD), this
system provides low visibility "approach ban" relief and landing
credits in North America and
Europe. The first Kollsman
All Weather Window® EVS was invented in 2001 to improve the
capability for commercial, business, and military aircraft to
execute precision and non-precision approaches. Today,
Kollsman EFVS equipped aircraft can land, taxi and takeoff in total
darkness, fog, rain, snow and other reduced visibility conditions.
The results are an increase in safety and significant
reduction in flight operation delays.
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The Kollsman EVS system is certified for use by both the Federal
Aviation Administration (FAA) and European Aviation Safety Agency
(EASA) on business and airline aircraft in accordance with
published EFVS regulations. It is currently installed on all
aircraft models manufactured by Gulfstream Aerospace and is in the
installation process on all wide body aircraft for the FedEx air
transport fleet. The Kollsman EVS is well suited for Next
Generation airspace satellite based operations, such as WAAS, LAAS,
SBAS, RNP, and RNAV, by providing a means to continue descent below
decision height at all airports regardless of infrastructure and
weather conditions. The Kollsman EVS also provides improved
situational awareness during ground operations aiding in a
reduction of runway incursions.
Commenting on the milestone, Elbit Systems of America President and CEO, Raanan Horowitz, stated, "Since the development
of the first unit, our Enhanced Vision System has offered the
aviation industry increased flexibility and safety. We are proud to
have reached the 1000th delivery and to continue our
legacy in aviation, transitioning this cutting edge technology to
aircraft operators across multiple industries."
About Elbit Systems of America,
LLC
Elbit Systems of America is a leading provider of high
performance products and system solutions focusing on the
commercial aviation, defense, homeland security and medical
instrumentation markets.- With facilities throughout
the-United States, Elbit Systems
of America is dedicated to supporting those who contribute daily to
the safety and security of the United
States.- Elbit Systems of America, LLC is wholly owned by
Elbit Systems Ltd. (NASDAQ and TASE: ESLT), a global
electronics company engaged in a wide range of programs for
innovative defense-and commercial-applications.
About Elbit Systems
Elbit Systems Ltd. is an international defense electronics
company engaged in a wide range of programs throughout the world.
The Company, which includes Elbit Systems and its subsidiaries,
operates in the areas of aerospace, land and naval systems,
command, control, communications, computers, intelligence
surveillance and reconnaissance ("C4ISR"), unmanned aircraft
systems ("UAS"), advanced electro-optics, electro-optic space
systems, EW suites, airborne warning systems, ELINT systems, data
links and military communications systems and radios. The Company
also focuses on the upgrading of existing military platforms,
developing new technologies for defense, homeland security and
commercial aviation applications and providing a range of support
services. For additional information, visit:
http://www.elbitsystems.com.
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logos are registered or unregistered marks of Elbit Systems of
America companies in the United
States and in foreign countries. Copyright © 2011 Elbit
Systems of America. All rights reserved.
Forward Looking Statement
This press release contains forward-looking statements (within
the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as
amended and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as
amended) regarding Elbit Systems Ltd. and/or its subsidiaries
(collectively the Company), to the extent such statements do not
relate to historical or current fact. Forward Looking Statements
are based on management's expectations, estimates, projections and
assumptions. Forward-looking statements are made pursuant to
the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation
Reform Act of 1995, as amended. These statements are not
guarantees of future performance and involve certain risks and
uncertainties, which are difficult to predict. Therefore,
actual future results, performance and trends may differ materially
from these forward-looking statements due to a variety of factors,
including, without limitation: scope and length of customer
contracts; governmental regulations and approvals; changes in
governmental budgeting priorities; general market, political and
economic conditions in the countries in which the Company operates
or sells, including Israel and
the United States among others;
differences in anticipated and actual program performance,
including the ability to perform under long-term fixed-price
contracts; and the outcome of legal and/or regulatory proceedings.
The factors listed above are not all-inclusive, and further
information is contained in Elbit Systems Ltd.'s latest annual
report on Form 20-F, which is on file with the U.S. Securities and
Exchange Commission. All forward-looking statements speak only as
of the date of this release. The Company does not undertake to
update its forward-looking statements.
Contact: Tarrah Ledoux + 1 - 603-886-2269,
tarrah.ledoux@elbitsystems-us.com
SOURCE Elbit Systems of America