BIRD Aerosystems, a global provider of innovative airborne defense solutions, today announced that it has achieved a significant milestone with the certification of a new Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) by the Israeli Civil Aviation Authority (CAAI) for the KING AIR 350C platform.

This STC enables comprehensive enhancements tailored to Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) and special mission operations, dramatically increasing the aircraft’s versatility and mission readiness.

Key provisions of the certified configuration include center fuselage hard points capable of supporting payloads of up to 390kg (860lbs), as well as front fuselage hard points supporting up to 100kg (220lbs). The certification also incorporates advanced mission provisions such as four separate GNSS antennas, an AIS/LOS data link antenna, and dedicated cabin wiring for intercom and crossover panels, enabling seamless power and data integration between onboard sensors and operator workstations. These features allow for the integration of a broad range of ISR payloads such as EO/IR sensors, multi-mode radars, and NATO-standard 30” pylons, transforming the KING AIR 350C into a highly adaptable, multi-role platform.

Tal Haloutz, VP Solutions at BIRD Aerosystems, stated: “The KING AIR 350C STC is another important step in expanding our ASIO portfolio. By providing our customers with a flexible, multi-role platform that can be rapidly adapted for ISR and special missions, we are reinforcing our commitment to delivering cutting-edge solutions for every mission and every challenge.”

BIRD’s ASIO (Airborne Surveillance, Intelligence and Observation) solution is a field-proven, end-to-end ISR system designed for maritime and ground surveillance, search and rescue, patrol, and border protection missions. Leveraging BIRD’s proprietary MSIS (Mission Management System), ASIO integrates data from a wide range of sensors and communication systems to deliver real-time, accurate intelligence to decision-makers and field operators. Highly customizable and rapidly deployable, ASIO enables even small crews to cover vast geographic areas with enhanced situational awareness and operational efficiency.

This latest certification adds to BIRD Aerosystems’ growing portfolio of certified airborne platforms and reflects the company’s ability to deliver mission-ready solutions across a wide range of aircraft- light planes, turboprops, and jet- for defense and homeland security agencies worldwide.

About BIRD Aerosystems

BIRD Aerosystems, a global provider of innovative defense technology and solutions, protects the fleets and ground assets of governments and related agencies. The company specializes in two main business segments: Airborne Missile  Protection Systems (AMPS), which protect helicopters, transport aircraft, narrow and wide-body commercial aircraft and VVIP heads-of-state aircraft against ground-to-air & MANPADS. The second segment, ASIO, is an end-to-end Airborne Surveillance, Intelligence, and Observation solution designed for maritime and ground surveillance, search and rescue, patrol, and monitoring. By combining world-class engineering and patented technologies, BIRD Aerosystems delivers end-to-end solutions for airborne and land-based protection. The company provides turnkey programs that include design, certification, and installation. Customers include the U.S. government, UN Air Operations, NATO forces, and leading defense organizations worldwide.

For more information, please visit www.birdaero.com

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Liat Heiblum – Press Relations
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