Astronics Max-Viz 2300 Enhanced Vision System Receives Amended STC for Leonardo Helicopters
20 February 2019 - 12:30AM
Business Wire
Covers Leonardo AW109, AW119 Models
Astronics Corporation (Nasdaq: ATRO), a leading provider of
advanced technologies for the global aerospace, defense, and
semiconductor industries, announced today that an amended
Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) has been approved for the
Max-Viz 2300 Enhanced Vision System (EVS). Offered by Astronics’
wholly owned subsidiary Astronics Max-Viz and obtained in
cooperation with AVIO dg in Calgary Canada, the STC covers multiple
Textron and Leonardo Helicopter models, including AW109 and AW119
aircraft.
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The Astronics Max-Viz 2300 Enhanced
Vision System now carries a STC for Leonardo AW109, AW119
models.(Photo: Business Wire)
With the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and
Transport Canada Civil Aviation (TCCA) approvals, images produced
by the Max-Viz 2300 can now be presented on MFDs (Multi Function
Displays), PFDs (Primary Flight Displays), or on standalone
displays depending on aircraft configurations. The amendment
upgrades the wiring package to include VIVISUN® Switches for more
effective mission utilization with NVGs (Night Vision Goggles) in
search & rescue, emergency medical services, aerial
firefighting, and military applications.
“Our technology provides pilots with an unprecedented level of
situational awareness and safety,” said Tom Geiger, Business Unit
Manager for Astronics Max-Viz. “We worked closely with AVIO dg to
get this technology approved for daily missions on these Leonardo
helicopters,” he added.
Astronics Max-Viz EVS provides improved safety and enhanced
vision, enabling pilots to see more precisely in adverse weather
conditions, such as haze, smoke, smog, and light fog, even on the
darkest night. At night, pilots can also see and avoid clouds for a
smoother ride. While landing, pilots using the Max-Viz EVS can
identify the runway and view the terrain clearly to avoid wildlife
and unlit obstructions.
A recent ruling from the FAA permitting properly equipped
aircraft to fly certain Instrument Flight Rule (IFR) approaches to
landing, in lieu of natural vision, is expected to drive additional
acceptance of EVS technology. Of the over 3,250 installed Astronics
Max-Vis EVS systems, approximately 60 percent are on fixed-wing
general aviation aircraft and 40 percent are operating on
helicopters. With Supplemental and Type Certificates in both fixed
wing and rotor wing aircraft, Astronics Max-Viz offers products
built on more than 15 years of success in enhanced vision systems.
View the EVS offerings in detail at www.astronics.com/max-viz.
AVIO dg offers avionics system design, product design,
electrical and structural design and substantiations, development
and testing, aircraft livery design and drawings, aero medical
HEMS, certification for human factors and ergonomic evaluations,
advanced 3D printing/part creation, NVIS lighting designs, and
repair designs. Avio dg will serve as the point of contact for
obtaining new installations of the Max-Viz 2300 with this STC, and
can be reached at www.avio-dg.com.
ABOUT ASTRONICS CORPORATION
Astronics Corporation (Nasdaq: ATRO) serves the world’s
aerospace, defense, and semiconductor industries with proven,
innovative technology solutions. Astronics works
side-by-side with customers, integrating its array of power,
connectivity, lighting, structures, interiors, and test
technologies to solve complex challenges. For 50
years, Astronics has delivered creative, customer-focused
solutions with exceptional responsiveness. Today, global airframe
manufacturers, airlines, military branches, completion centers and
Fortune 500 companies rely on the collaborative spirit and
innovation of Astronics.
For more information on Astronics and its solutions,
visit Astronics.com.
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CompanyAstronics Max-VizTom GeigerBusiness Unit
Managertom.geiger@astronics.com+1.503.387.6062
Media RelationsAstronics CorporationMichelle
MansonCorporate Marketingpress@astronics.com+1.425.463-6603
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