ORLANDO, Florida, October 22, 2014 /PRNewswire/ --
Elbit Systems' wholly owned subsidiary in the U.S, Elbit Systems
of America, LLC, announced today during the NBAA 2014 exhibition
that its new Kollsman Enhanced Vision System - Superior Performance
(EVS-SP™) was selected by Gulfstream Aerospace for the new G500 and
G600 Aircraft.
Notes to Editors:
Enhanced Vision System - Superior Performance (EVS-SP™) uses
cutting-edge, fully digital high resolution infrared sensor
technology. EVS-SP allows taxi, takeoff, and landing
operations in various weather situations in accordance with all
applicable FAA/EASA/ICAO EVS operational and certification
regulations.
Building on its EVS leadership and experience with over 1,500
installed systems, Elbit's Kollsman EVS-SP includes new features
and improvements such as high resolution and digital video for a
crisp, clear image, a single LRU design for easy installation, and
lighter total system weight to improve aircraft efficiency.
EVS is a key component to FAA Next Gen and EASA SESAR airspace optimization. The system is
applicable for fixed and rotary wing aircraft and is expected to be
fully certified in mid-2015.
EVS-SP represents Elbit Systems of America's continued
commitment to maintain its EVS leadership through continuous
development and certification of industry leading EVS products that
raise the bar for performance and operational improvements to
aircraft owners and operators.
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,
cyber 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.
For additional information, visit: http://www.elbitsystems.com
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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,
+1-682-286-2363, sharon.clarkson@elbitsystems-us.com
SOURCE Elbit Systems of America