Militaries are turning to new innovative sustainment models to maintain their aviation fleets.

The reasons are clear - fleet readiness and aircraft availability will be critical in the event of any future conflict.

But aircraft fleets are ageing, placing a spotlight on new and innovative sustainment strategies to keep aircraft in the air.

Welcome to Episode 1 of Shepard Studio’s Critical Care podcast, the story of military aircraft sustainment and support in an unpredictable world.

We are brought to you in partnership with our sponsor Collins Aerospace.

In this opening episode, we look at the various benefits of sustainment and life-cycle support, consider the role that mechanisms such as performance-based logistics, and hear how the Australian Army maintains its fleet of Boeing CH-47 Chinook helicopters.