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.
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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: http://www.elbitsystems.com.
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This press release contains forwardaEUR'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. ForwardaEUR'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 forwardaEUR'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
forwardaEUR'looking statements speak only as of the date of this release. The
Company does not undertake to update its forward-looking statements.
Contact: Lynn Peugh, +1-817-234-6696, lynn.peugh@elbitsystems-us.com
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