MERRIMACK, New Hampshire, Oct. 19, 2009 (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.
