Marshall Aerospace and Defence Group delivers 400th production auxiliary fuel tank for Boeing’s P-8 program

Marshall Aerospace and Defence Group has delivered its 400th production auxiliary fuel tank in support of Boeing’s P-8 maritime patrol aircraft program, has confirmed orders for more tanks through to mid-2018 and is set to increase its production rate. The P-8 maritime patrol aircraft is a military derivative of Boeing’s 737-800 platform and the auxiliary fuel tanks, which are fitted by Boeing, extend the flight range of the aircraft and allow for additional time to perform the mission. Marshall is supplying the auxiliary fuel tanks in ship sets of six, along with a number of Line Replaceable Units and components.