Cubic Defense Systems Delivers Additional Helicopter Warning Units to U.S. Navy.Business Editors SAN DIEGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 30, 2001 Cubic Defense Systems, a subsidiary of San Diego-based Cubic Corp. (AMEX AMEX See: American Stock Exchange :CUB), is equipping U.S. Navy helicopters with its second-generation warning system designed to prevent helicopter accidents. Cubic has just begun delivery on its second $2.5 million U.S. Naval Air Systems Command The Naval Air Systems Command, or NAVAIR, is the part of the United States Navy which provides materiel support for naval aircraft and airborne weapon systems, such as guided missiles. NAVAIR was established in 1966 as the successor to the Navy's Bureau of Naval Weapons (BuWeps). order for 94 Ground Proximity Warning System Ground proximity warning system (GPWS) is a system designed in 1967 by Don Bateman Chief Engineer, Flight Safety Avionics, Honeywell to alert pilots if their aircraft is in immediate danger of flying into the ground. (GPWS GPWS Ground Proximity Warning System GPWS General Purpose Workstation ) units. The units are being installed on U.S. Navy H-53 and CH-46 helicopters. The system warns pilots of impending im·pend intr.v. im·pend·ed, im·pend·ing, im·pends 1. To be about to occur: Her retirement is impending. 2. accidents caused by "controlled flight into terrain Controlled flight into terrain (CFIT) describes an accident whereby an airworthy aircraft, under pilot control, inadvertently flies into terrain, an obstacle, or water. The term was developed by engineers at Boeing in the late 1970s. ," a category of aviation accidents where a pilot unintentionally flies into the ground or water with a fully operational aircraft. "The U.S. Navy's success with Cubic's second-generation GPWS has raised the awareness of this sophisticated warning system technology, expanding the international market potential," said Bruce Roberts, president, Cubic Defense Systems. "We believe the system, particularly with its recent upgrades, may also encourage the U.S. Air Force and Army to consider the system for their helicopter fleets." The GPWS units are being installed on the Navy's H-53 and CH-46 Echo helicopters. So far, Cubic has delivered 43 of a total 194 units to be delivered to the Navy over the next 2 years. The Navy recently exercised an option for 94 additional units, signing a new three-year contract with Cubic. GPWS is an air safety system that Cubic developed for military aircraft, both fixed wing and helicopters. In addition to installing the system on U.S. Navy helicopters, Cubic has delivered GPWS units to Royal Canadian Air Force for its C-130 cargo aircraft. |
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