RTX's Collins Aerospace to provide UK Chinook helicopters with interoperable avionics system

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Collins Aerospace, an RTX business, has secured a $19 million contract from the Department of Defense to upgrade UK Royal Air Force's H-47 Chinooks with its Common Avionics Architecture System (CAAS). The upgrade will make UK Chinooks interoperable with U.S. Chinooks through shared avionics systems and digital cockpit displays. The CAAS Flight2™ system features a Modular Open Systems Approach architecture that enables cost-effective upgrades and reduced sustainment costs. The project aligns with the UK's recent announcement to purchase 14 extended-range Chinooks, contributing £151 million to the UK economy.

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• Secured $19 million contract for UK Chinook fleet upgrade
• System enables cost-effective upgrades and reduced sustainment costs
• Contract supports UK's £151 million investment in extended-range Chinooks

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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.

For questions or to schedule an interview, please contact corporatepr@rtx.com.

 

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What is the value of RTX's Collins Aerospace contract for UK Chinook upgrades?

Collins Aerospace received a $19 million contract from the Department of Defense to equip UK Royal Air Force Chinooks with its Common Avionics Architecture System (CAAS).

How many new Chinook helicopters is the UK purchasing as part of this RTX program?

The UK government announced the purchase of 14 extended-range Chinooks, which will contribute an estimated £151 million to the UK economy.

Where will RTX conduct the work for the UK Chinook avionics upgrade?

The work on this contract will be conducted in Cedar Rapids, Iowa and Huntsville, Alabama.

What are the benefits of RTX's CAAS system for Chinook helicopters?

The CAAS system enables interoperability between UK and U.S. Chinooks, provides advanced digital cockpit displays, reduces workload, increases operational effectiveness and safety, and allows cost-effective system upgrades.