For a first time presentation outside the State of Israel, Elta
Systems, a Group and wholly-owned Subsidiary of IAI, presented its
Multi-Mission B737 aircraft. The aircraft is capable of performing
the following missions: Signal Intelligence (SIGINT), Image
Intelligence (IMINT), Tactical Electronic Support, Maritime Patrol,
and Airborne Early Warning (AEW) and Control.
Elta's "Flight Guard" Self-Protection System, designed to protect
passenger and fighter aircraft, also protects the Multi-Mission B737
aircraft. Prior to its arrival to the Paris Air Show, the aircraft
performed a successful maiden flight on May 21, 2003, with all
systems operating.
Potential customers will be able to observe the aircraft and be
briefed on the systems capabilities onboard the aircraft at the Air
Show. Final development stages and a certification of the "Flight
Guard" are due to be completed within a short period of time, which
will make the "Flight Guard" the first Aircraft Self-protection
System for commercial aircraft. The military version is already
installed in airplanes and helicopters of various air forces
throughout the world.
Boeing 737 Multi-Mission Aircraft, Equipped with Missile Protection System
Israel Aircraft Industries is celebrating its jubilee this year. IAI
presented its impressive technological abilities at the recent 2003
Paris Air Show. We are exhibiting new products and solutions in
various scopes for our customers," says IAI President & CEO, Mr.
Moshe Keret. Since its founding in 1953, IAI sales have totaled $50
billion.