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SEATTLE, Sept. 28, 2011 -- Boeing's [NYSE: BA] first P-8I aircraft for the Indian Navy completed its initial flight today, taking off from Renton Field at 12:02 p.m. Pacific time and landing two hours and 31 minutes later at Boeing Field in Seattle.

During the flight, Boeing test pilots performed airborne systems checks including engine accelerations and decelerations and autopilot flight modes, and took the P-8I to a maximum altitude of 41,000 feet prior to landing. In the coming weeks Boeing will begin mission systems installation and checkout work on the aircraft at a company facility near Boeing Field.

"The P-8I program is progressing well and we are looking forward to this potent platform joining the Indian Navy as part of its fleet," said Rear Adm. DM Sudan, assistant chief of Naval Staff (Air), Indian Navy.

"The P-8I will provide India with the necessary speed and reliability to satisfy the Indian Navy's maritime reconnaissance and anti-submarine warfare requirements," said Dinesh Keskar, Boeing India president.

Based on the Boeing Next-Generation 737 commercial airplane, the P-8I is the Indian Navy variant of the P-8A Poseidon that Boeing is developing for the U.S. Navy. In order to efficiently design and build P-8 aircraft, the Boeing-led team is using a first-in-industry, in-line production process that draws on the company's Next-Generation 737 production system.

"Flying the first P-8 for an international customer is a key milestone for our entire team," said Leland Wight, Boeing P-8I program manager. "We have transitioned to P-8I production, and remain on track to deliver the first aircraft to the Indian Navy in 2013."

The P-8I is the first of eight long-range maritime reconnaissance and anti-submarine warfare aircraft Boeing is building for India as part of a contract awarded in January 2009. An option for four additional P-8I aircraft was included in the original contract.

The aircraft features open system architecture, advanced sensor and display technologies, and a worldwide base of suppliers, parts and support equipment.

The P-8I is built by a Boeing-led industry team that includes CFM International, Northrop Grumman, Raytheon, Spirit AeroSystems, BAE Systems and GE Aviation.

Boeing, the world's leading aerospace company and the largest manufacturer of commercial jetliners and military aircraft combined, has significantly expanded its footprint in India in both civil aviation and defense. India has selected the P-8I to fulfill its long-range maritime reconnaissance and anti-submarine requirements and the C-17 Globemaster III for its strategic and tactical airlift needs.

Boeing is partnering with India’s leading technology and manufacturing companies to build a supply chain out of India. The company has opened a Research and Technology center in Bengaluru to collaborate with India's technical talent for research in aero structures, materials and network systems. Boeing also has an Analysis & Experimentation Center (AEC) in Bangaluru, which in partnership with Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) provides modeling, analysis capability and defense experimentation in support of the Indian Armed Forces. Boeing India's corporate office is in New Delhi. For more information on Boeing India, visit www.boeing.co.in.

The first Boeing P-8I for India takes off on its first flight on Sept. 28, 2011 from Renton Field. (Boeing)

The first Boeing P-8I for india is shown during its first flight on Sept. 28, 2011. (Boeing)

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The_Goat · Posted: Fri Sep 30, 2011 1:15 am Post subject:

Lovely bird!

I wonder why the deliveries are taking place only in 2013? Why so long?
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747-237 · Posted: Fri Sep 30, 2011 5:13 am Post subject:

The "Business Standard" ran a story on this today.

Indian Navy's poseidon takes off

http://business-standard.com/india/news/indian-navys-poseidon-takes-off/450957/
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747-237 · Posted: Fri Sep 30, 2011 6:04 am Post subject:

According to the photographer :

The First P-8I Neptune for the Indian Naval Air Arm arrives at Boeing Field after completing its first flight. Ushering in a new era of maritime surveillance for the Indian Navy the first of 12.

This version differs from the P-8A Poseidon in having a 360 degree search radar on the belly. Also a MAD Magnetic Anomaly Detector above the APU.

Already painted up in the colors of INAS 312 Albatross Squadron colors when testing is done in 2013.

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HAWK21M · Posted: Fri Sep 30, 2011 3:51 pm Post subject:

Any Inner main deck views?.
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747-237 · Posted: Tue Jul 17, 2012 3:52 pm Post subject:

http://boeing.mediaroom.com/index.php?s=43&item=2346

2nd Boeing P-8I Aircraft for India Completes 1st Flight

July 17, 2012 -- The second Boeing [NYSE: BA] P-8I aircraft for the Indian Navy completed its initial flight on July 12, taking off from Renton Field at 3:29 p.m. and landing two hours and 14 minutes later at Boeing Field in Seattle. The P-8I, a derivative of the Boeing Next-Generation 737-800 commercial airplane, is the second of eight long-range maritime reconnaissance and anti-submarine warfare aircraft Boeing is building for India.

"The program is on plan and the Indian Navy is excited for the P-8I to join its fleet," said Leland Wight, P-8I program manager for Boeing.

During the flight, Boeing test pilots performed airborne systems checks and took the P-8I to a maximum altitude of 41,000 feet prior to landing. Boeing will begin mission systems installation and checkout work on the aircraft in the coming weeks.

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747-237 · Posted: Sat Aug 25, 2012 4:43 pm Post subject:

The future Indian Navy P-8I is now armed.

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sabya99 · Posted: Sat Aug 25, 2012 8:19 pm Post subject:

Is that Harpoon missile (air to surface ) ?
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747-237 · Posted: Sat Dec 01, 2012 4:17 pm Post subject:

Another one good to go.

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