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Nova Systems partners with Bristow on next-gen SAR system

New life-saving search and rescue (SAR) capabilities – developed by Nova Systems supporting Bristow Group – have begun operating in service as part of the Dutch Caribbean Coast Guard.

Image courtesy Nova Systems / Bristow

Nova Systems’ next-generation mission system solution has been successfully tested, delivered and accepted into service for two AW139 search and rescue (SAR) helicopters operated by Bristow Netherlands B.V. for the Dutch Caribbean Coast Guard.

Nova Systems was contracted by Bristow to provide a bespoke mission system for the two helicopters, which would expand the life-saving and border protection capabilites of the Coast Guard.

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Working closely with Bristow, Nova Systems developed a solution incorporating leading-edge technologies and operator interfaces that lay a foundation for Bristow’s future vision for search and rescue operations.

Nova Systems International Managing Director, Gareth Dyer, said the bespoke mission system architecture designed by Nova Systems provides the Dutch Caribbean Coast Guard with the most advanced tools to deliver maritime safety and security.

“Our collaboration with Bristow sets the standard for future search and rescue operations, while retaining the agility to evolve continuously in response to technological changes,” Mr Dyer said.

“With a full suite of tactical communication and leading-edge technologies – supported by Nova Systems-led  certification and training – our mission system provides Bristow with an enhanced ability to perform the search and rescue mission more effectively.

“We have an important and growing role to play in supporting the parapublic market across the Atlantic through our modification capability and Special Mission Aircraft partnerships.”

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To deliver on this complex contract, Nova Systems leveraged the technical and engineering expertise of its Systems Integration Lab in Corsham, UK, and provided on-the-ground support to the Bristow installation team in Lafayette, USA.

Nova Systems’ personnel, including a dedicated Flight Test crew, conducted ground and flight testing to check the safety and airworthiness of the Mission System solution, and ensure the operational requirements were delivered.

“Our Special Mission Aircraft Solution provides Bristow with a common mission system that enables similar capabilities throughout its fleet of search and rescue helicopters, which simplifies training and availability of this vital mission capability fleet-wide,” Mr Dyer said.

“We look forward to delivering the mission system solution for Bristow’s second AW139 helicopter to support this critical coast guard capability, along with other critical and upcoming search and rescue contracts in the United Kingdom and Ireland.”

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