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Sun, Mar 02, 2003

B767 Operator Selects Max-Viz Enhanced Vision System

Max-Viz Inc. has been selected by a Boeing B767 operator to supply the EVS-2500 Enhanced Vision System for this customer’s new aircraft. Max-Viz is developing a radome-mounted installation of its EVS that will suit this aircraft type with partners Nordam of Ft. Worth, TX and Associated Air Center of Dallas, TX. The company anticipates system installation in late 2003 with FAA certification in 2Q04.

The operator chose the Max-Viz system over competing products due to its superior performance, much higher reliability and smaller size. Another factor in their decision is the belief that EVS will offer a significant safety advantage for their international operations. This is the first application of EVS on a commercial air transport category aircraft.

The EVS systems developed by Max-Viz employ uncooled infrared (IR) sensors to generate video-like images of the area in front of an aircraft in flight and on the ground which can then be displayed on any video-capable display in the cockpit or cabin. The systems allow the pilot to autonomously ensure the safety of aircraft operations during taxi, takeoff, approach and landing. IR images can augment the normal visual scan when outside viewing is degraded and is particularly effective at night, in smoke, haze and smog.

The EVS-2000 family of products is dual sensor systems using a long-wave IR sensor (best for “seeing” scene details) and a short-wave IR sensor (best for airport and runway lights). The two sensor outputs are combined using a patented process into a single image by a separate fusion processor. The image on the B767 will be displayed on a cockpit MFD that is video-capable.

EVS technology is rapidly gaining recognition in the industry as a key element in the prevention of CFIT and the early detection of runway incursions. “We are very pleased to have been selected by a sophisticated operator who recognizes the value of EVS and is willing to take a leadership position in implementing it,” commented Max-Viz President Gregg Fawkes. “This effort will pave the way for EVS entry into the commercial air transport marketplace.”

FMI: www.max-viz.com

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