Work to start on first phase of CH-146 Griffon upgrade and life extension

Bell Helicopter Textron Canada will start the process to upgrade and extend the operating life of the Canadian Forces Griffon helicopter fleet with initial work needed to determine how to proceed with technology improvements.
The firm, based in Mirabel, Que., will be conducting design work needed to extend the life of fleet of 85 CH-146 Griffon helicopters to at least 2031.
The definition work, valued at up to $90 million, will be performed under the existing support contract for the CH-146, whi