OASYS Radar achieves certification
Laval, Quebec, November 18, 2002— Amphitech International Inc. is proud to announce today the obtaining of its first ever Limited Supplemental Type Certificate (LSTC) for installation of the OASYS Radar on a Bell-212 Helicopter. Throughout the installation, flight tests and approval, ICX Radar Systems worked together with Canadian Helicopter Limited (CHL).
The OASYS radar warns flight crews of obstacles along the aircraft flight path. In weather conditions of fog, mist, rain, snow, smoke and haze; the OASYS radar will detect power lines, towers, buildings, terrain, trees and air traffic. With this capability, OASYS radar increases the flight safety of the crewmembers and passengers of the helicopter.
Following the LSTC approval, ICX Radar Systems will continue the process to get the Type Certificate (TC) by December 2002. In parallel with the Type Certificate, ICX Radar Systems will also work to get the B212/412 and AS350 Supplemental Type Certificates (STC) by the end of December 2002. The first serial production units will be ready for delivery in the first quarter of 2003.
Canadian Helicopters Limited is Canada’s largest commercial helicopter operator, employing over 750 people in operations from coast to coast, including Emergency Medical Services (EMS), executive transport, construction mining and energy exploration support and flight schools. CHLs headquarters are located in Les Cedres, QC and they are recognized as one of the largest helicopter operators in the world.
ICX Radar Systems is a privately funded company with a primary mission to develop and market advanced and innovative technologies for the aviation industry. ICX Radar Systems' headquarters are located in Laval, Quebec.
ICX Radar Systems
3440 Francis-Hughes
Suite 120
Laval, Quebec
Canada H7L 5A9
Tel: +1 450 663 6404
Fax: +1 450 663 7134
radars@icxt.com
