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Boeing signs foreign contracts on its P-8A Poseidon aircraft programme

Melbourne, Australia - Both companies already work on the F/A-18E/F fighter

Boeing, the popular American military/commercial aircraft-maker, has signed two additional contracts for its new P-8A Poseidon maritime reconnaissance aircraft with two Australian firms. The aircraft will replace the aging Lockheed Martin AP-3C Orion fleet worldwide. In particular, the contracts amount to around USD 1.85 million. It should be noted that Australia is one of the first customers of...

AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency - 1143740
Rome, Italy, 07/24/2012 14:36
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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