Boeing says Canada's P-8 purchase to strengthen collaboration, benefit economy

SAN FRANCISCO, May 30 (Xinhua) -- Boeing said on Tuesday that selection of the Boeing P-8 Poseidon for Canada's Multi-Mission Aircraft (CMMA) requirement would generate annual benefits of nearly 3,000 jobs and 358 million U.S. dollars in economic output to Canada.

Boeing's current Canadian footprint and annual investment contribute more than 4 billion Canadian dollars annually to the Canadian economy, and supports more than 14,000 jobs, the company said.