Boeing to spotlight commercial, defence products and services

Bangalore, Feb 2 (UNI) The Boeing company will spotlight its broad range of capabilities in the commercial and defence markets at the coming Aero India 2007 show, beginning at the Yelahanka airbase of the IAF on February seven.

''Boeing enters the show with a focused view of the tremendous opportunities in India as the market continues to develop. Our comprehensive presence at the show will underscore our strong commitment to our customers, partners and suppliers,'' Mr Tom Downey, Boeing Senior Vice-President, Communications, said in a release here.

Boeing Integrated Defence Systems would feature the combat-proven F/A-18F Super Hornet strike fighter, which would be on display and conduct daily aerial demonstrations with full weapons load during the show. Also on display would be the CH-47 Chinook helicopter, whose unparalleled lift capabilities have been proven in numerous military and humanitarian roles around the world.

Visitors would also see Boeing's C-17 Globemaster III strategic airlifter at Aero India 2007.

The Boeing Commercial Airplanes' exhibit would feature large scale models of its family of airplanes in both customer and Boeing liveries, as well as interactive displays. Commercial Airplanes Services and Boeing Capital Corporation would also participate in the exhibit.

UNI