RFI - CHC/657 Performance Based Navigation (PBN)

Tender description

There is a requirement for the Chinook Platform (quantity 51 Aircraft (potentially 55)) to be embodied with an innovative walk on / bolt on compliant PBN capability, inclusive of the design, test and integration in accordance with MAA regulations and appropriate spares to support the capability for the remainder of the in service life of the Chinook A/C. Chinook crews will require a capability that complies with International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) requirement for navigation and communications systems within international civil or military controlled national, international, or disputed airspace. Defence Airspace and Air Traffic Management (DAATM) and ICAO have stated changes to airspace from Dec 2020 with all services transferred to PBN by 2030. The solution must be compliant with MAA Regulatory Article (RA) 2380 covering PBN operations, complementing RA 1380 which covers the PBN regulatory requirements. The PBN solution needs to support an Initial Operating Capability (Trials and Proof Installations Completed on Mk5, 6 & 6As (Qty 6 aircraft embodied) and training available (proposed EDD-1) by 31 Jan 2026 and Full Operating Capability (Qty 51 Chinook aircraft embodied with the PBN capability (proposed EDD-2)) by 31 Mar 2027. The requirement will also include support elements such as Train the Trainer, Courseware and Material.