Aurora, Oregon: February 28, 2024 – Columbia Helicopters, Inc. (CHI), a global leader in heavy-lift helicopter operations, and Genesys Aerosystems, a Moog company, have proudly announced a strategic collaboration to develop and certify a state-of-the-art digital cockpit for the Model 234 Chinook.
The collaboration aims to introduce a modern, Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) capable cockpit that will significantly enhance the multi-mission capabilities of the Model 234 Chinook. The digital cockpit upgrade is poised to set a new
Figure 1 – Chinook Digital Cockpit
standard in helicopter avionics technology, offering customers unparalleled safety, efficiency, and situational awareness.
Key features of the digital cockpit upgrade include advanced avionics systems, intuitive interfaces, and cutting-edge navigation equipment, providing pilots with enhanced control and precision for safer flight operations. The upgrade will elevate the performance of the Model 234 Chinook and streamline cockpit workflows, optimizing mission effectiveness across a wide range of applications.
The digital cockpit upgrade will be standard equipment on all new-build Model 234 Chinooks, offering customers immediate access to the latest in avionics technology. Additionally, existing Model 234 Chinook operators will have the option to retrofit their aircraft with the digital cockpit upgrade, ensuring compatibility with their current fleets.
Certification of the digital cockpit upgrade is expected to be completed in the fourth quarter of 2025, with production and installation to follow shortly thereafter.
About Genesys Aerosystems, a Moog Company
Genesys Aerosystems is a leading provider of integrated avionics systems for military and civil customers. Genesys Aerosystems’ avionics systems are offered individually and integrated to provide an entire cockpit solution. Its synthetic vision Electronic Flight Instrument System (EFIS) revolutionized safety in low-level flight operations for both fixed-wing and helicopter aircraft makes and models. Genesys Aerosystems’ VFR and IFR approved autopilot solutions are certified and available on many fixed-wing and helicopter aircraft makes and models. For more information, visit www.genesys- aerosystems.com.
About Moog Inc.
Moog is a worldwide designer, manufacturer, and systems integrator of high- performance precision motion and fluid controls and controls systems. Moog’s high- performance systems control military and commercial aircraft, satellites, and space vehicles, launch vehicles, defense systems, missiles, automated industrial machinery, marine and medical equipment. Additional information about the Company can be found at www.moog.com.
ABOUT COLUMBIA HELICOPTERS
Columbia Helicopters, Inc. (CHI) is a global leader in heavy-lift helicopter operations, providing innovative helicopter solutions for a wide range of industries including construction, firefighting, aerial logging, and more. With over 60 years of experience, CHI is renowned for its commitment to safety, reliability, and customer satisfaction.
For more information, please visit www.colheli.com.
