Challenge
Bristow has the following challenges in meeting the operational requirements:
To introduce a bespoke mission system with new technologies and consistency across multiple aircraft types;
To meet an accelerated delivery schedule for the new capability with no capacity for delay; and
To upskill their operating crews to maximise the utilisation of the new capabilities.
Solution
Nova Systems’ bespoke mission system has been developed and customised to the requirements of Bristow’s fleet of AW189, AW139 and S-92 helicopters, integrating a range of next generation technologies and significantly expanding operational capability. Our success in delivering the mission system upgrade for the Dutch Caribbean Coast Guard also ensures consistency for Bristow’s AW139 fleet across multiple programmes.
The Nova Systems’ team have worked closely with Bristow operators and engineers to understand their requirements. The result is a bespoke mission system architecture designed to be equipment agnostic and that provides a baseline that can be evolved in accordance with Bristow’s future vision of how SAR operations will be performed, including in response to technological changes.
Nova Systems is leveraging an integrated team across engineering, operations, supply chain management, and project management to deliver an end-to-end solution complete with mission system level documentation and training.
Outcome
Through deploying our extensive project management skills and leveraging our mature supply chain, we are supporting Bristow to achieve a taut delivery schedule, working openly and transparently along the way to manage risks.
We are providing systems level training at the customer site for both operators and engineers to ensure that they can exploit and maintain the capabilities of the new mission system from day one. Our common mission system solution will reduce the complexity involved in delivering and operating multiple aircraft types.
With the support of Nova Systems, Bristow will be equipped to deliver an enhanced SAR capability for the Maritime and Coastguard Agency utilising next generation technologies