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FlySight’s OPENSIGHT to enhance Leonardo’s AW101/CH-149 Cormorant modernization program

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FlySight announced the integration of its OPENSIGHT suite into the Leonard AW101/CH-149 search-and-rescue (SAR) “Cormorant” helicopter modernization program, complementing Leonardo’s advanced HELIAWARENESS avionics system.

This integration is part of a comprehensive upgrade initiative by the Canadian Department of National Defence and Leonardo, aimed at modernizing and expanding Canada’s fleet of AW101/CH-149 SAR Cormorant helicopters.

The program seeks to elevate the already exceptional performance of these aircraft in challenging SAR missions.

FlySight’s contribution

FlySight will provide Leonardo with the OPENSIGHT suite, a state-of-the-art situational awareness solution that will be integrated into the HeliAwareness system. This collaboration brings below key advancements:

AdvancedMovingMapandEnhancedRealitySystem,withARandadvancedVideoTech

-Cutting-edge technology for enhanced situational awareness

-Real-time, high-fidelity visual representations of mission environments

DynamicandFlexibleArchitecture

-Optimized interface for mission operators

-Enables efficient execution of complex missions under demanding conditions

ComprehensiveSensorIntegration:

-Deep integration with the aircraft’s avionic system

-Polished incorporation of the entire suite of onboard sensors

Enhanced Capabilities

The integration of FlySight’s technology with Leonardo’s advanced avionics suite will result in:

-Reduced search times in SAR operations

-Increased target identification capabilities, particularly in challenging environments

-Improved mission planning, execution, and analysis activities

Andrea Masini, CEO at FlySight, stated: “We are proud to contribute our expertise to this crucial modernization program. By providing Leonardo with our advanced OPENSIGHT suite, we’re helping to

create a system that will significantly enhance the AW101/CH-149’s operational capabilities, supporting Canada’s vital search and rescue missions.”

This press release was prepared and distributed by FlySight.

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