Air France has selected Evans & Sutherland's EP-1000CT visual system to upgrade one of its A320 simulators. The upgrade also includes new E&S ESCP-2000 projectors and a new 180-degree by 40-degree field of view display system (example shown below).

This represents the first EP-1000CT system for Air France; the airline has purchased five E&S ESIG image generators over the past five years. The EP-1000CT was selected following a rigorous and competitive evaluation process.

"When you find a supplier that can demonstrate its technological capabilities, it makes the decision process much easier," said Serge Gourlaouen of Air France. "The competition was very tough this time because we were evaluating new technology from visual system suppliers. We concluded that E&S offered the best combination of technical and commercial benefits, and, based on our experience with E&S, we knew we could rely on excellent in-service support."

"This decision was key to our long-term strategy," said David Rushton, E&S commercial simulation general manager. "We have enjoyed a good working relationship with Air France, and we are confident that this will continue as we upgrade their simulator with EP-1000CT, the state of the art in visual systems technology."

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