Marshall reaches completion of 1,200 auxiliary fuel tanks for Boeing P-8
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Building on decades of expertise designing and providing solutions to extend the range of a variety of civil and military aircraft types, Marshall’s Aerostructures team assembles tanks for the P-8 in ship-sets of six using the latest in aviation technology. The auxiliary fuel tanks significantly extend aircraft flight range, giving operators additional time to complete the mission before returning to base.
Lucy Skerritt, Director – Aerostructures, Marshall, said: “We are proud to have built 1,200 fuel tanks in support of Boeing’s P-8 programme over the last 15 years.
“This milestone demonstrates our ability to maintain an efficient production line which consistently prioritises high quality and on-time completion.”
Working in a state-of-the-art facility, the Aerostructures team has implemented a pulse production line running from receipt of parts and box build through to inspection and packaging.
Thanks to the collaborative efforts of the Aerostructures team, a number of continuous improvement initiatives have been put in place to fully optimise efficiency while prioritising on-time completion and high-quality outputs.
The team’s proven track record, with 100% of tanks completed on time, solidifies Marshall’s position as a key supplier to Boeing.
