Cockpit upgrade will increase collaboration, operational
effectiveness and safety for UK and U.S. operators
LONDON, Nov. 12,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Collins Aerospace, an RTX
business, has received a $19 million
contract from the Department of Defense to equip a fleet of new
H-47 Chinooks for the UK Royal Air Force with its Common Avionics
Architecture System (CAAS) avionics management suite. This
cockpit upgrade will make UK Chinooks interoperable with the U.S.
Chinooks, using the same avionics system, advance digital cockpit
displays and applications.
"Interoperability with our allies will be crucial in the future
fight, particularly when it comes to maintaining air dominance,"
said Dave Schreck, vice president
and general manager of Military Avionics and Helicopters at Collins
Aerospace. "Having the same battle-proven, modernized flight deck
technology on both UK and U.S. aircraft will enable our forces to
collaborate more seamlessly, lower their workload and increase
operational effectiveness and safety in challenging
environments."
CAAS's Flight2™ Modular Open Systems Approach (MOSA)
architecture design integrates multiple communications, navigation
and mission sensor subsystems through its flexible hardware and
software. Its open systems architecture enables cost-effective
system upgrades and enhancements, reducing total sustainment costs
over a platform's life cycle.
As part of this contract Collins Aerospace will also be
responsible for completing data analysis and testing whilst working
with the UK Ministry of Defence to help it meet the UK Military
Airworthiness Authority's requirements.
Earlier this year, the UK government announced that the UK's
heavy lift capability would be enhanced with the purchase of 14
extended-range Chinooks, contributing an estimated £151 million
into the UK economy.
Work on this contract will be conducted in Cedar Rapids, Iowa and Huntsville, Alabama.
About Collins Aerospace
Collins Aerospace, an RTX
business, is a leader in integrated and intelligent solutions for
the global aerospace and defense industry. Our 80,000 employees are
dedicated to delivering future-focused technologies to advance
sustainable and connected aviation, passenger safety and comfort,
mission success, space exploration, and more.
About RTX
With more than 185,000 global employees, RTX pushes the limits of
technology and science to redefine how we connect and protect our
world. Through industry-leading businesses – Collins Aerospace,
Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon – we are advancing aviation,
engineering integrated defense systems, and developing
next-generation technology solutions and manufacturing to help
global customers address their most critical challenges. The
company, with 2023 sales of $69 billion, is headquartered
in Arlington, Virginia.
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contact corporatepr@rtx.com.
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