A joint framework between RAF and Boeing will explore sustainable aviation opportunities on the Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft. The joint framework will focus on life cycle assessments, end-of-service aircraft value capture, digital tools to optimise flying activity, and environmentally sustainable maintenance activities. The initiative follows release of the Defence Aviation Net Zero ...
Maritime patrol aircraft searching for hostile submarines in UK waters are celebrating three years since their arrival in the UK. The first of nine Poseidon aircraft procured for the Royal Air Force (RAF) by Defence Equipment and Support (DE&S) through a Foreign Military Sale with the United States arrived in the ...
Boeing and the UK Ministry of Defence have signed an agreement for Boeing to support the Royal Air Force’s (RAF) fleet of Poseidon MRA1 maritime patrol aircraft and train the crews that operate them. “Our new Poseidon fleet continues to grow from strength to strength and is already defending the UK’s ...
A contract worth over £230 million for the RAF’s Poseidon Maritime Aircraft fleet has been signed with Boeing Defence UK (BDUK) creating more than 150 UK jobs. The majority of the 153 BDUK jobs will be based at RAF Lossiemouth – the home of the Poseidon fleet – and will provide ...