Boeing to establish Commercial Chinook sustainment program with Columbia Helicopters services as a supplier and first customer
Boeing and Columbia Helicopters sign agreement to launch the first Chinook Integrated Sustainment Program
Feb 27, 2024
John Chicoli, Senior Director, U.S. Army/Marines & Special Operations/Missions, Boeing Global Services and Michael Tremlett, President and Chief Executive Officer, Columbia Helicopters sign agreement for Boeing’s first Chinook Integrated Sustainment Program
Boeing has partnered with Columbia Helicopters to solidify its Chinook Integrated Sustainment Program (CISP) Services offering. The two companies will collaborate to offer services under a single Performance Based Outcome Contract to service the heavy lift market.
The goal of this program is to offer total fleet management services to commercial operators, with an emphasis on safety, sustainability, affordability, and readiness. Operators will have access to a comprehensive range of services to optimize performance and reliability.
Columbia Helicopters has extensive experience in operating and maintaining Chinooks.
“This partnership is a win for our commercial operators. Columbia Helicopters has provided commercial operators with the necessary support and guidance for decades. This expertise, paired with Boeing’s global infrastructure, will greatly benefit our customers, ensuring they receive the highest level of support and service," said John Chicoli, senior director, U.S. Army/Marines & Special Operations/Missions, Boeing Global Services.
Boeing and Columbia Helicopters celebrate the launch of Chinook Integrated Sustainment Program at HAI Heli-Expo in Anaheim, Calif.
“This program is yet another evolution of Columbia’s relationship with The Boeing Company that started over 50 years ago. Not only providing fleet sustainment, this program provides a clear path to a common configuration and a true Commercial Chinook that can be supported worldwide,” said Rob Roedts, vice president, Aircraft Solutions, Columbia Helicopters.
Boeing and Columbia Helicopters will work to drive common configurations, safety, material supply and rapid fielding. CISP will be pivotal in supporting both the existing fleet operations and expansion.
CISP marks a significant milestone in the Chinook sustainment services for commercial operators. By leveraging expertise and resources, Boeing and Columbia will offer a wide range of services, including program and supply chain management, component overhaul, parts warranty, fleet health monitoring tools, and ongoing support. This holistic approach to sustainment will allow operators to focus on their core operations while ensuring cost stability.