Press Release

Issued by Elbit Systems.

October 21, 2014

Elbit Systems and Nicarnica Aviation are now offering volcanic ash detection capabilities, as part of Elbit Systems' new innovative ClearVision EVS product to business jets. The combined solution will enable pilots to avoid flying into contaminated areas while still maintaining safe operation in areas influenced by volcanic eruptions.

The two companies signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) in July this year, stating their exclusive cooperation for the implementation of Nicarnica's volcanic ash detection technology into Elbit Systems' Enhanced Vision System (EVS) cameras.

Nicarnica has developed a breakthrough technology; AVOID (Airborne Volcanic Object Imaging Detector) to detect volcanic ash in the atmosphere 100 kilometers ahead of an aircraft, allowing the pilot to detect and safely avoid hazardous ash clouds. Implementing the technology into ClearVision EVS will enable customers to achieve additional critical functionality without additional equipment. With the most recent in-flight test of the technology in October 2013, Nicarnica and partners have demonstrated the detection of SO2, Saharan dust and volcanic ash.

Elbit Systems is a world leader provider of Enhanced Vision Systems for various costumers in different market segments. The company has delivered so far more than one thousand EVS systems. The systems' heritage relies on more than 30 years of experience. Elbit Systems has been a market leader in the field of helicopter night vision and enhanced vision systems in the military and commercial aviation market, supporting thousands of helicopters, business jets and other aircraft. To date the company has delivered over 10,000 Head Up Displays (HUD), Helmet Mounted Displays (HMD) and EVS for military and civil operators worldwide. These operational systems have gathered more than 2,000,000 operational hours to date.