Boeing, AAR, StandardAero Win P-8A Airframe, Engine Maintenance Contract

Boeing, AAR Aircraft Services and StandardAero are being awarded contracts for P-8A Poseidon airframe and engine maintenance and repair depot support for the US Navy,  Australia and other foreign customers.  

The aggregate amount for all contracts is $268.7 million with these companies having an opportunity to compete for individual task orders.  Services to be provided for the airframe include scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, in-service repair, planner and estimator requirements, technical directive incorporation, airframe modifications and aircraft on ground support, the US department of defense said in a statement Thursday.

Services to be provided for the engine include depot maintenance and repair; field assessment, maintenance repair and overhaul engine repair, and technical assistance for removal and replacement of engines.  

Boeing and AAR Aircraft Services are primary and secondary awardees, respectively for airframe depot work.  StandardAero and Boeing Co., are primary and secondary awardees, respectively for engine depot work.  Work is expected to be completed by January 2019.