Elbit Systems of America Announces FAA Certification of the Kollsman General Aviation Vision System (GAViS(TM)) on Sikorsky Heli
October 19 2009 - 9:35AM
PR Newswire (US)
MERRIMACK, New Hampshire, October 19 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ --
Elbit Systems of America, LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Elbit
Systems of Ltd. (NASDAQ:ESLT) has achieved another milestone for
the Kollsman General Aviation Vision System (GAViS(TM)). GAViS(TM)
is now certified on the Sikorsky S-76A, S-76B and S-76C
helicopters. Pro Star Aviation has received Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA) Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) and is
able to install the GAViS(TM) at the customer's location during
annual inspections or at their facilities in Londonderry, New
Hampshire. (Logo:
http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20080408/300488 ) GAViS(TM) is
an affordable, compact, lightweight infrared sensor that provides a
video image of the aircraft's forward environment at night and in
low visibility conditions. In designing the GAViS(TM) system, Elbit
Systems of America has leveraged the same key technology that was
developed for the award winning EVS II used in all Gulfstream
aircraft. Raanan Horowitz, President and CEO of Elbit Systems of
America stated, "Sikorsky's helicopters are known for their
superior track record of safety and innovation. We are pleased to
be working with a partner like Pro Star Aviation, who shares our
vision of a safer industry, to further enhance these capabilities.
Our GAViS(TM) technology provides significant improvement in
situational awareness and safety, especially beneficial for
aircraft's supporting critical missions and needs. " GAViS(TM) is
the ideal choice for smaller aircraft, such as the S-76, where
there is limited space available for installation. Its compact size
(3 inches high, 6 inches wide and 11.5 inches long) allows for
flexible installation options. Installation of the Kollsman
GAViS(TM) sensor is simple due to its hermetically sealed,
aerodynamic housing which is designed for exterior mounting. Pro
Star Aviation has extensive experience working on avionics for the
Sikorsky S-76 helicopter. Over the last 10 years Pro Star Aviation
has worked with numerous Fortune 100 companies that operate S-76
helicopters. Pro Star Aviation facilities in Londonderry, New
Hampshire include a 17,000sq ft hangar with 4,000sq ft of shop and
office space as well as a 3,500sq ft office building at
Manchester-Boston Regional Airport (KMHT) in New Hampshire. 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: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 defense-related 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 air vehicle (UAV) systems,
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 and developing new
technologies for defense, homeland security and commercial aviation
applications. For additional information, visit:
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