Boeing Submits Response to the Future Fighter Capability Project Request for Proposal
OTTAWA, July 31, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Boeing [NYSE:BA] today
announced that the Super Hornet response for the Future Fighter Capability
Project (FFCP) was submitted on Tuesday, July 28. The F/A-18 Super Hornet
Block III is a proven, affordable choice for the Royal Canadian Air Force
(RCAF) and one that would bring unparalleled, guaranteed opportunities to
Canadian industry from coast to coast.
From Jim
Barnes, Director, Canada Fighter Sales, Boeing Defense, Space &
Security:
“We have a partnership with Canada that spans
more than 100 years. We don’t take that lightly. The response we
submitted today builds upon that great legacy and allows us to continue to
bring the best of Boeing to Canada and the best of Canada to Boeing. The
Super Hornet is the most cost-effective and capable option for the FFCP,
and a Super Hornet selection will help the RCAF meet their mission needs,
while leveraging existing infrastructure to drive down the long-term
sustainment cost of the aircraft. Our proven, two-engine design can operate
in the harshest environments and provide support no matter where the
mission takes its pilots. That, coupled with Boeing’s 100% guaranteed
industrial plan, will also deliver long term, well-paying jobs.”
Contact
Andrea Peterson
Boeing
Communications
+1 703-638-8521
andrea.j.peterson@boeing.com
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