A Max-Viz enhanced vision system (EVS) is to be installed on a Dassault Falcon 50 operated by Seattle, Washington-based Mariner Air. The EVS-1000 uncooled infrared sensor will be mounted in the tail. Imagery will be presented on a head-down display to improve awareness of potential runway and terrain hazards at uncontrolled airports in Alaska.
The EVS-1000 was first certificated in March on a Bombardier Challenger 601-3A. The system is being installed in the Falcon by Boise, Idaho-based Western Aircraft, with certification expected later this year. The dual-sensor EVS-2000 has been selected by Cessna for its Citation X and Sovereign business jets, and the EVS-2500 will be certificated in a VIP Boeing 767-200 in 2004.
Source: Flight International
