Avionics
Bombardier eager for EVS introduction
Certification of the infrared enhanced vision system (EVS) for the Bombardier Global Express XRS–said to be “imminent” at press time–will close an importan

Certification of the infrared enhanced vision system (EVS) for the Bombardier Global Express XRS–said to be “imminent” at press time–will close an important technology gap between Gulfstream and Bombardier, head-to-head competitors in the ultra-long-range business jet market.

The rival airframe makers have been locked for the past decade in a competition to offer buyers the “ultimate” in private air transportation. Recently the competition has turned to performance improvements and the addition of advanced electronic systems in the cockpit and cabin. One of the most important and innovative of
the technology upgrades for these globe-girdling jets is the integration of infrared cameras with head-up displays, a marriage that allows pilots for the first time to see through darkness and low visibility.