Forward Vision and Max-Viz Form Alliance; Announce New GA EVS

Forward Vision and Max-Viz say they have entered into a strategic relationship to bring infrared-based EVS (enhanced vision system) technology to "every" general aviation cockpit, and are already introducing their first product for that market segment.

(Commercially, Forward Vision spells its registered name as "Forward.Vision.")

Describing Max-Viz as "the EVS industry leader," Forward Vision's president, Patrick Farrell, said his company is looking forward to working with Max-Viz "to bring the advantages of the latest technology in EVS to the general aviation fleet."

Jim Tuttle, the president and CEO of Max-Viz, pointed to his company's experience in bring EVS technology to business jets and rotary-wing aircraft.  "Together we will be well positioned to better serve the general aviation market than individually," Mr. Tuttle said.

Currently, over 160 Max-Viz systems and 80 Forward Vision systems are flying worldwide.

The two companies are already announcing that the Max-Viz EVS-100, developed for business jets, has been repackaged for general aviation users.  The new system, which is smaller than the original and weighs less than 1.5 lbs., is designed to be easily integrated with glass-panel displays, and its long-wave infrared sensor is small enough to mount like a fuselage antenna, or even behind a prop.  It will retail for $14,995.  04-09-2007.

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