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Boeing confirmed that its new 787-9 Dreamliner and the P-8A Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft will participate for the first time in flying displays at the Farnborough International Airshow, which runs July 14-20.
The stretched 787-9 flight test airplane ZB001 will be on static and flying display from July 14 to mid-day July 18.
The multi mission capable P-8A maritime aircraft will also make flying and static debut at the air show. The military derivative of the Next-Generation 737-800 airliner, with anti-submarine and anti-surface warfare capabilities is operated by U.S. and Indian Navy (P-8I).
Boeing's multi-role F/A-18E/F Super Hornet fighter will fly daily display flights and also will be on static display.
Boeing lineup will also include Qatar Airway's Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner, which will be on static display from July 14-18.
The Boeing Maritime Surveillance Aircraft (MSA) based on Bombardier Challenger 605 business jet will also be on static display, making its debut at Farnborough.
Marketed as a low cost maritime surveillance platform complementing P-8 Poseidon, MSA features P-8 mission systems to provide maritime and overland surveillance, anti-piracy, coastal security and search-and-rescue capabilities.
