MERRIMACK, New Hampshire,
June 27, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --
Elbit Systems of America, LLC, (ESA) a wholly-owned subsidiary
of Elbit Systems Ltd., announced that the FAA issued ESA's
Commercial Aviation - Kollsman business unit a "lower landing
credit" approved Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) for the
Kollsman Enhanced Flight Vision System (EFVS) on the Challenger
604. This STC includes the Kollsman EVS II and the brand new
Kollsman Advanced Technology Head-Up Display (AT-HUD™).The
lightweight/compact combined system allows Challenger 604 owners a
host of operational benefits granted by the FAA including lower
landing credits.
The Kollsman EFVS allows pilots to safely taxi, take-off, and
land in total darkness, fog, rain, snow, smoke, and other reduced
visibility conditions. Under FAR 91.175 a certified EFVS allows a
pilot to descend below decision height (DH/DA) on most airports
regardless of ground-based infrastructure. This benefit applies to
both precision and non-precision approaches for business jets and
commercial aircraft. The results are an increase in safety
and a significant reduction in flight operation delays providing
the FAA a cornerstone in their "aircraft centric" Next Gen
Aerospace plan.
Commenting on this milestone, Elbit Systems of America President and CEO, Raanan Horowitz, stated, "Since the development
and certification of the first EVS, our Enhanced Vision Systems
have offered the aviation industry increased flexibility and
safety. We are proud to have certified a complete EFVS (HUD
and EVS) solution for the Challenger retrofit market and look
forward to continuing our legacy in commercial aviation."
Commercial Aviation-Kollsman leads the industry in Enhanced
Vision technology certifying the first EVS in 2001. The
Kollsman EVS is certified and installed on 13 aircraft models
including business jets and Part 121 aircraft with over 1,200
systems delivered to date. Commercial Aviation-Kollsman and
Jetcraft (a major Kollsman EFVS distributor) joined forces to
market and sell the Kollsman EVS II and AT-HUD™ to the retrofit
business jet segment of the aviation industry. Jetcraft
secured the launch customer for the CL-604 certification effort and
has proven a valuable ally in promoting the benefits of Enhanced
Vision.
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. For
additional information, visit: http://www.elbitsystems-us.com.
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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United States among others; differences in anticipated and
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with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. All
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Contact: Shari Clarkson I
+1-682-286-2363 I sharon.clarkson@elbitsystems-us.com
SOURCE Elbit Systems of America