Astronics Corporation has released that the United States, Canada, and EASA have approved Astronics’ Max-Viz 1200 and 1400 Enhanced Vision Systems (EVS) for Airbus Helicopter EC130 B4 and T2 models.
In cooperation with AVIO dg in Calgary, Canada, Astronics obtained the Supplemental Type Certificates (STC) for its Max-Viz 1200 and 1400 EVS from the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Transport Canada Civil Aviation (TCCA), and the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA).
The initial Maz-Viz 1400 installation using the newly approved STC was performed by Ontario-based EuroTec Canada Ltd., part of EuroTec Vertical Flight Solutions LLC, headquartered in Euroda, Kansas. The EVS will be displayed on the upgraded Garmin TXi avionics.