19-Jul-2017Source: Astronics Corporation
Astronics Corporation (NASDAQ: ATRO), through its wholly owned subsidiary Astronics Max-Viz, is collaborating with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) in a research project to study operational concepts for the use of Enhanced Flight Vision Systems (EFVS) in helicopters. The study is designed to develop a basis for possible application of enhanced vision systems in helicopters flying... Read more
31-Oct-2013Source: Simplex
Simplex® Aerospace announced it has reached an agreement with Astronics Corporation (NASDAQ: ATRO) to install the Max-Viz Enhanced Vision System (EVS) on Simplex® Aerospace SkyCannon™ and Fire Attack™ Systems. The Astronics Max-Viz EVS will be installed as standard equipment on the SkyCannon™. Simplex® is provisioning for the Max-Viz system on all newly designed systems and... Read more
30-Oct-2013Source: Simplex
Simplex® Aerospace announced it has reached an agreement with Astronics Corporation (NASDAQ: ATRO) to install the Max-Viz Enhanced Vision System (EVS) on Simplex® Aerospace SkyCannon™ and Fire Attack™ Systems. The Astronics Max-Viz EVS will be installed as standard equipment on the SkyCannon™. Simplex® is provisioning for the Max-Viz system on all newly designed systems and... Read more
1-May-2013Source: Astronics
Bell Helicopter has worked with Astronics Corporation to help integrate the Max-Viz-1500 enhanced vision system as an option for new Bell 429s as well as for retrofit installations. Astronics Corporation (NASDAQ: ATRO) is a leader in providing advanced technologies for the global aerospace and defense industries. Astronics’ Max-Viz-1500 enhanced vision system (EVS) permits pilots to... Read more
1-Mar-2013Source: Astronics
Astronics Corporation’s Max-Viz-1500 enhanced vision system has received approval by the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) for retrofit installation in Bell B206B/206L-4/407 helicopters. Astronics Executive Vice President Elliott Troutman said, “Astronics concurs with Bell Helicopter’s assessment that China will be the world’s strongest helicopter growth market with a need for 2,000 aircraft during the... Read more
8-May-2012Source: Max-Viz
Max-Viz Inc. recently shipped its 250th helicopter forward-looking infrared Enhanced Vision System. The company’s real-time Enhanced Vision System greatly improves flight safety and situational awareness. “This important milestone demonstrates our continuing commitment to the rotary-wing community,” said Max-Viz Vice President Business Development Lou Churchville. “Max-Viz knows helicopters. We have experienced and tenured helicopter pilots on... Read more
11-Feb-2012Source: Max-Viz
Max-Viz and Aggressive Insurance of Irving, Texas announce the availability of a 5% discount on aviation insurance policies written through Aggressive Insurance for the entire premium of any aircraft equipped with a Max-Viz Enhanced Vision System (EVS). “In case after case, Max-Viz Enhanced Vision System technology has resulted in increased situational awareness and definitely improves... Read more
18-Jan-2012Source: Max-Viz
Max-Viz and Helijet of Vancouver, B.C. Canada announces the cooperative installation of the Max-Viz EVS-1500 on three (3) S-76 helicopters supporting EMS operations under contract with the B.C. Government. “After thorough evaluation of NVIS technologies, we determined that EVS would provide Helijet EMS helicopters with the most cost effective and safe solution to both day... Read more
7-Dec-2011Source: Max-Viz
Max-Viz has announced the addition of Grant Sumpter to the sales team. Grant has 16 years of avionics experience including complex avionics installations, engineering, regulatory compliance and sales. He began his avionics career at a 3 rd party MRO working on commercial aircraft, and has been in corporate aviation for over 15 years. For the... Read more
8-Nov-2011Source: Max-Viz
Max-Viz announces the launch of an updated website and an Enhanced Vision System (EVS) performance video. Max-Viz’s new streamlined website provides easy access to information on certification, installation, and product performance for customers and inquirers alike. The company has also produced a compelling video, “Seeing is Believing†which illustrates the impact of EVS technology on... Read more
5-May-2011Source: Max-Viz
Max-Viz, Inc. has shipped its 1,000th Enhanced Vision System (EVS), marking a significant point in the company’s history. The unit, an EVS-1500, was shipped to the AgustaWestland factory in Italy and is expected to be installed on an AW139 within the next few weeks. “We are very proud of our product and the marketplace acceptance... Read more
6-Mar-2011Source: Max-Viz
Max-Viz announced today the Canadian approval of US FAA STC#SR02322AKfor the installation of the EVS-1500 Enhanced Vision System on S-76 A thru C++ helicopters. The Approval was obtained by STC holder and Max-Viz team partner One Sky Aviation. “The S-76 approval process went very smoothly through Transport Canadaâ€, stated Cary Foster, owner of One Sky... Read more
17-Dec-2010Source: Max-Viz
Max-Viz and One Sky Aviation announced the All Models List (AML) addition of the Eurocopter EC-135 onto FAA STC # SR02362AK for the installation of Max-Viz EVS-1500 dual optical zoom infrared Enhanced Vision System (EVS) on the Eurocopter Deutschland EC-135 helicopter. “This STC currently encompasses the helicopter models associated with both the H9EU and H88EU... Read more
7-Dec-2010Source: Max-Viz
Max-Viz and One Sky Aviation have announced the award of FAA STC # SR02377AK for the installation of Max-Viz EVS-1500 dual optical zoom infrared Enhanced Vision System (EVS) on Agusta A-109 series helicopters TCDS H7EU. “This STC has been the most globally customer driven certification program we have initiated, with 4 additional follow on orders,... Read more
11-Oct-2010Source: Night Flight Concepts
In an effort to continue providing safety enhancing products and solutions to the aviation industry, Night Flight Concepts (NFC) and Max-Viz Inc. have created a strategic alliance to better align their separate technologies as a more comprehensive Night Vision Imaging Systems (NVIS) / Enhanced Vision Systems (EVS) safety solution. “EVS and NVIS technologies have long... Read more
30-Aug-2010Source: Max-Viz
Max-Viz, Inc and Police Aviation Services (PAS) of England have received a Statement of Integration (SOI) export license from the U.S. Department of Commerce (DoC) allowing significantly quicker and more streamlined export of Max-Viz Enhanced Vision System technology abroad to civilian users through the PAS facility in Cheltenham, UK. PDF – Max-Viz and PAS receive... Read more
26-Aug-2010Source: Max-Viz
Max-Viz and One Sky Aviation have cooperatively agreed to a minimum 25% discount off MSRP for Enhanced Vision Systems to include Max-Viz EVS sensors (100 / 600 / 1500) and fully certified STC installation kits to active members of the Alaska Air Carriers and the Alaska Airmen’s Associations for the remainder of 2010 in response... Read more
3-Aug-2010Source: Forward Vision
Forward Vision Systems, Inc. and Aggressive Insurance, an Irving, TX-based aircraft insurance company announced at the EAA Airventure, that Forward Vision EVS (DO-160E certified) equipped aircraft will now be eligible for a discount on their policies. Effective immediately, Aggressive will provide a credit of 5% applicable to both liability and hull coverage premiums for the... Read more
22-Jul-2010Source: Max-Viz
Max-Viz and One Sky Aviation completed a successful series of tests on the performance of the Max-Viz EVS-1500 dual optical field of view sensor on wildfires in central Alaska. “This important testing was necessary to confirm performance expectations of the EVS-1500 sensor over its predecessor, the EVS-1000, specifically in a fire environment†states Bob Yerex,... Read more
18-Jan-2010Source: Vertical
Max-Viz Inc. announce the FAA STC approval for the installation of the EVS-1500 Enhanced Vision System on Eurocopter AS-350 and EC-130... Read more
18-Dec-2009Source: Vertical
Max-Viz, Inc., manufacturer of the EVS-100 and dual-wave length EVS-600, announced today that Forward. Vision will continue to be the exclusive sales channel and customer support provider to aftermarket and selected OEM’s for the EVS-x00 product line to General Aviation.... Read more
20-Nov-2009Source: RotorNews
Forward Vision Systems, Inc. and One Sky Aviation announced the completion and award of a Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) for installation of the Company’s “Enhanced Vision System” EVS 100/600 on the R44 Model Robinson Helicopter.... Read more
1-Sep-2009Source: Max-Viz
Max-Viz announced the successful integration and installation of the new EVS-1500 Enhanced Vision System with Aero Rio, Brazil on their corporate VIP S-76C++... Read more
10-Mar-2009Source: Aero-News
Max-Viz announced Monday the incorporation of 11 EVS-1000 infrared sensor systems onto the AgustaWestland Grand (AW109) helicopter. Initial deliveries have been completed to the Swiss air-rescue operator Rega.... Read more
3-Mar-2009Source: Max-Viz
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