Panaji, Jul 13: The second of the four P-8I aircraft, being inducted by the Indian Navy as a follow up to the first batch of 8 aircraft, was delivered by M/s Boeing Today at INS Hansa Goa.
The aircraft was received by Rear Admiral Philipose G Pynumootil, Flag Officer Naval Aviation.
After a joint inspection by the Indian Navy and M/s Boeing, the aircraft would undergo indigenous equipment fitment and subsequent Flight Acceptance Trials.
The Indian Navy had acquired the first batch of eight P-8I aircraft in 2013 that are stationed at INS Rajali, Arakkonam.
The second batch of four additional aircraft would be based at Goa, a statement from the Navy said. (UNI)