FORT WORTH, Texas, October 6, 2014 /PRNewswire/ --
Elbit Systems of America, LLC, a subsidiary of Elbit Systems
Ltd. announces that Chris Hickey has
been named Vice President of its Services & Support Solutions.
With over 25 years of experience in aerospace and technology
industries including a diverse background in defense, civil, and
international markets, Hickey will oversee Elbit's aircraft
modernization and sustainment facility in San Antonio, Texas, its product support sites
in Fort Worth, Texas and in
Woensdrecht, Netherlands and
logistics support and obsolesce management center in Talladega, Alabama. Hickey's is also
responsible for customer service and product support related to the
Merlin and Metro commuter aircraft, for which Elbit holds the Type
Certificates.
The Services & Support Solutions provides logistics,
sustainment, modernization and upgrade solutions to its military
and commercial customers. With a focus on fixed and rotary wing
aircraft and land vehicles, Elbit Systems of America provides a
full range of product and service offerings including design,
development, repairs, engineering, supply chain management,
contractor operated main base supply, contractor logistics support,
life cycle contractor support, and avionics modernization.
"Chris brings a rich level of defense, commercial, and homeland
security market knowledge to Elbit Systems of America," commented
Raanan Horowitz, Elbit Systems of
America President and Chief
Executive Officer. "His experience in management, business
development, international markets, and operations has prepared him
well for the opportunities at Elbit Systems. We look forward to his
leadership as we continue to deliver affordable, innovative
logistics solutions and services to our customers."
Hickey holds an MBA from Arizona State
University and a BS in Aerospace Engineering from the
University of Notre Dame.
For more information on Chris
Hickey or Elbit Systems of America, please visit:
http://www.elbitsystems-us.com
About Elbit Systems of America, LLC
Elbit Systems of America is a leading provider of high
performance products, system solutions, and support services
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, signal intelligence ("SIGINT") systems, data
links and 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,
including training and simulation systems.
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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: Shari Clarkson I +1-682-286-2363 I
sharon.clarkson@elbitsystems-us.com
SOURCE Elbit Systems of America