Boeing details Canadian Chinook support
Boeing has outlined its proposed subcontracting plan for in-service support (ISS) of 15 Boeing CH-47 Chinook Medium-to-Heavy Lift Helicopters
(MHLH), designated CH-147, for the Canadian Forces. Through the performance-based ISS program for the CH-147 fleet, Boeing could provide
industry benefits of approximately $2 billion over 20 years. The program provides work packages in areas including engineering support; logistics
support analysis; supply chain support; aircraft maintenance training systems and services; technical publications; ground support equipment; and
maintenance site operations.
“Boeing has single-point accountability to manage the MHLH fleet’s overall performance while reducing overall life-cycle cost,” says Barry Wolff,
Boeing’s MHLH ISS Program Manager. “Ultimately, we are responsible for flawless execution of the MHLH ISS program to meet or exceed the
Canadian government’s Performance Based Accountability metrics and to ensure the level of readiness that Canadian Forces deserve.”
At a conference in Ottawa, Boeing reviewed the initial ISS structure and the company’s transition plan for the 20-year ISS phase, including the
schedule and process to bid work packages competitively.
“(The) conference is one of the first steps for the
MHLH ISS program,” said H.W. “Pete” Peterson,
country director and vice president in Canada
for Boeing Defense, Space & Security. “This is a Cute? Yes.
chance for us to meet with potential suppliers to
explain our proposed approach to compete and Reliable? No way.
award long-term support work for the Canadian
Chinook, and to give them the opportunity to ask
questions and provide input. Our final plan for the
ISS competition will reflect improvements based
on industry feedback.”
Upgraded Lynx in service
The first four upgraded Lynx Mk9 helicopters,
destined for Afghanistan, have re-entered
service, with three of the aircraft now being
used for training, prior to deployment, at 9
Regiment Army Air Corps in Dishforth, North
Yorkshire, UK. The upgrades on initially twelve
Mk9s were ordered by the UK MOD a year ago,
with upgrades on the remaining ten aircraft
likely to follow.
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