PLANO, Texas, Sept. 13, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Boeing [NYSE: BA]
has won a contract award from the U.S. Navy to update the
courseware and software for the Navy's P-8A Poseidon training
system.
Under the four-year, $194 million
agreement, Boeing will upgrade devices at three locations for the
U.S. Navy and the Royal Australian Air Force to reflect the latest
configuration of the Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft.
"With increasing demand for realistic training that is
concurrent and affordable, the P-8A training system gives pilots,
air crews and maintainers the most immersive environment at a
fraction of the cost to train in a P-8A," said Pat Walsh, vice president of U.S. Navy &
Marine Corps Services for Boeing Global Services and retired
Admiral. "Boeing is proud to provide a high-fidelity experience
that offers a seamless transition from classroom to aircraft."
Boeing developed the comprehensive P-8A training system to
provide training for both pilots and aircrews. The aircrew training
solution includes courseware, classrooms, part-task trainers and
full-fidelity simulators for both pilot and mission crew. The
maintenance training solution includes courseware, classrooms,
hardware and virtual maintenance simulators to support all U.S.
Navy maintenance certifications. The P-8A training system allows
operators to train and prepare for missions while reducing flight
hours for the aircraft, as well as fuel costs associated with
in-flight training.
Operating as one of Boeing's three business units, Global
Services is headquartered in the Dallas area. For more information, visit
www.boeing.com/services.
Contact
Jessica Carlton
Communications
Office: +1 256-937-5692
Mobile: +1 256-603-7137
jessica.m.carlton@boeing.com
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