Defence

Boeing’s P-8A Poseidon to replace Royal Canadian Air Force fleet of CP-140 Aurora aircraft

The P-8A Poseidon has demonstrated that it is the world’s most capable multi-mission aircraft currently in production and offers a complete solution for Canada’s CMMA requirements.
The range, speed, and endurance of the P-8 make it the perfect platform to monitor Canada’s northern and maritime approaches and the P-8 will ensure allied interoperability to meet Canada’s security commitments.

The P-8A has executed more than 400,000 mishap-free flight hours around the globe and has 140 aircraft in service.

In response to the Royal Canadian Air Force Request for Information on long-term maritime patrol aircraft Boeing has offered its best, the P- 8A Poseidon. The P-8 has executed more than 400,000 mishap-free flight hours around the globe and has 140 aircraft in service. So far, the U.S Navy, the United Kingdom’s Royal Air Force, Royal Australian Air Force, Royal New Zealand Air Force, Indian Navy, Royal Norwegian Air Force, Republic of Korea Navy, and German Navy have selected the P-8A Poseidon.

Tim Flood, International Business Development Director, Europe and Americas said, “The P-8A Poseidon has demonstrated that it is the world’s most capable multi-mission aircraft currently in production and offers a complete solution for Canada’s CMMA requirements. The range, speed, and endurance of the P-8 make it the perfect platform to monitor Canada’s northern and maritime approaches and the P-8 will ensure allied interoperability to meet Canada’s security commitments. Coupled with a robust industrial partnership plan, Boeing’s offer will build on its successful record of contributing to Canada’s economic growth throughout the life of the CMMA program.”

The Canadian Multi-Mission Aircraft (CMMA) project will replace the Royal Canadian Air Force fleet of CP-140 Aurora aircraft and enhance its anti-submarine warfare (ASW) and intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) capabilities.

The P-8A’s multi-mission capability has delivered mission success in ASW, ISR, humanitarian assistance and disaster relief, and search and rescue missions. These multi-mission capabilities are enhanced through secure, interoperable, net-ready systems that will provide Canada with the ability to engage/control and to fully integrate with other ASW and ISR assets.

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In addition, the P-8 shares extensive commonality with Boeing’s 737NG, which has support infrastructure around the globe. The commonality in spares and training for aircrews and maintainers reduces costs substantially and enables military operators to leverage support throughout the world. This proven aircraft and support infrastructure is the basis for delivering a rapid, low-risk, low-cost capability for Canada.