Elbit wins Australian flying doctors training system deal

NSW Premier Mike Baird and Elbit training system
NSW Premier Mike Baird and Elbit training system

The Israeli company will provide the only facility in Australia to offer aero-medical training for pilots as well as medical staff.

Elbit Systems Ltd. (Nasdaq: ESLT; TASE: ESLT) unit Elbit Systems Australia is to provide a Beechcraft King Air B200 flight simulation and training system for the Australian Royal Flying Doctor Service. The project was announced this week, during New South Wales Premier Mike Baird's trip to Israel, where he visited Elbit's "Tzofit" training center in Netanya.

This project is an Australian first. It will be the only facility in Australia to provide aero-medical training for pilots as well as medical staff. The flight-training simulator will be installed and operated by Elbit Systems of Australia, based on its integrated solution.

Published by Globes [online], Israel business news - www.globes-online.com - on April 10, 2016

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NSW Premier Mike Baird and Elbit training system
NSW Premier Mike Baird and Elbit training system
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