Story ID: 704 Marshall Boeing P-8 Program
Marshall Aerospace Delivers 400th Auxiliary Fuel Tank
By: Samantha Cartaino
Caption: The fuel tank was delivered to Boeing and will support its P-8 maritime patrol aircraft program.
Word Count: 177
Marshall Aerospace and Defense Group (Chalet C23) announced its 400th production auxiliary fuel tank was delivered to Boeing (Outdoor Exhibit 5) to support its P-8 maritime patrol aircraft program. Boeing has confirmed orders for more tanks through mid-2018, meaning that Marshall Aerospace will increase its production rate.

The P-8 maritime patrol aircraft is based on Boeing’s 737-800 platform. The auxiliary tanks extend its range and loiter time. Along with line replaceable units and components, Marshall will supply Boeing with the auxiliary fuel tanks in sets of six.

Steve Fitz-Gerald, CEO of Marshall Aerospace, said, “The auxiliary tanks are a Marshall design, so to be manufacturing, testing and delivering them on time, to quality and to cost every time demonstrates our ability to support Boeing with key programs.”

Marshall Aerospace and Defense Group provides conversion, maintenance and modification services to Boeing as well as Airbus, BAE Systems, Bombardier, Lockheed Martin and Embraer. The company currently works with 10 of the world’s air forces in relation to the C-130 Hercules platform.