Orbit Congratulates Irkut on MC-21 Maiden Flight

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"After many man-hours of development, working hand-in-hand with Irkut and the UAC Integration Center, the MC-21's first flight was truly a momentous occasion at Orbit," announced Orbit CEO, Eitan Livneh. "We are proud to have a part in this project with our Orion audio management system."

About the Irkut MC-21  

The Irkut MC-21 is a single-aisle twinjet airliner produced by Irkut with avionics supplied by the UAC Integration Center. Both are subsidiaries of Russia's United Aircraft Corporation.

About Orbit's Orion™ Airborne Audio Management System 

Orion is powered by a patented Dual IP Ring topology, which forms the foundation for Orion's key benefits:

• 3D Audio
• Adaptive noise reduction
• Voice-activated detection
• Incremental scalability and flexibility to suit any size civil or military aircraft
• Inherent redundancy
• Reduced weight

About Orbit 

Orbit Communications Systems Ltd. is wholly-focused on precision tracking-based communications - in the areas of satcom, telemetry and remote sensing - and provides an innovative solution for airborne audio management. With certification by defense, government and commercial agencies, we deliver tailor-made, turnkey solutions at sea, on land and in the air. Orbit's unique combination of smart design, high reliability and field-tested experience means that if you can conceive it, we can provide it.

Contact information

Orbit
Ian Tick
Head of Communications
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Gelbart-Kahana Investor Relations
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SOURCE Orbit Communications Systems Ltd.