Boeing eyes follow-on order for 6 P-8I maritime surveillance aircraft from navy

"Discussions ongoing with Indian Navy about their desire to add additional P-8I aircraft": Boeing Vice President Dan Gillian

Boeing Vice President Dan Gillian on Thursday said that discussions are ongoing with the Indian Navy about their desire to add additional P-8I aircraft to its f

Boeing eyes follow-on order for 6 P-8I maritime surveillance aircraft from navy

The Indian Navy has a fleet of 12 Boeing-made P-8I planes, split into two squadrons operating from Arakkonam in Tamil Nadu and Goa.

Boeing comes out with 'Aatmanirbhar Bharat' approach for P-8I aircraft; eyes additional orders

Boeing has outlined its plan to enhance the capabilities of the P-8I long-range maritime surveillance and anti-submarine warfare aircraft in India. The company is eyeing an additional order of six planes, which would increase the Indian Navy's P-8I fleet to 18 aircraft. Boeing has already generated a substantial economic impact of $1.7 billion to support the current fleet.