Nova Systems has been awarded a contract to deliver a Flight Test Instrumentation (FTI) system to support The Royal Australian Navy (RAN).
Nova Systems will deliver a FTI system, including hardware and software, to support the Navy’s Aircraft Maintenance and Flight Trials Unit (AMAFTU)’s contemporary flight test activities.
“AMAFTU's work is vital for maintaining the operational readiness and safety of Navy's aviation assets, contributing significantly to Australia's Defence capabilities,” Nova Systems CEO, Dean Rosenfield, said. “The integration of Nova’s contemporary FTI system provides AMAFTU with data and analysis from both aircraft and naval platforms to determine the appropriate safe operating limits for maritime flying operations."
AMAFTU has played a role in ensuring the safety and efficiency of naval aviation operations by testing the integration of aircraft with naval platforms, and performance in various scenarios.
“Our solution is a global effort between our teams experienced in supporting flight test for ship to aircraft integration, working closely with our UK based specialists who are delivering next-generation mission systems for search and rescue rotary wing aircraft," Rosenfield stated.
Nova Systems’ modernised FTI system will give AMAFTU the ability to operate various combinations of airborne and ground or ship-based instrumentation subsystems simultaneously.
A contemporary and configurable system was needed to support complex modern testing activities which range from Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) to any current Navy and Army rotary wing aircraft.
Nova will create, test, manufacture and integrate the FTI system, as well as provide training and support.
The development of the design will be backed by Nova’s Digital Engineering capabilities, delivering a contemporary approach to Systems Engineering and Test and Evaluation, aligning with Defence’s Digital Engineering Strategy.