Auxiliary fuel tanks for Bombardier Q400



Thursday 17th July 2014

Marshall Aerospace and Defence Group and Bombardier Aerospace are developing an External Auxiliary Fuel System solution for the Bombardier* Q400* turboprop aircraft.

The solution, which will be available as an official Bombardier option, will provide up to an additional 10,000lb of fuel in two external pannier tanks allowing the aircraft to fulfil a whole range of missions requiring additional range and endurance, allowing this turboprop platform to be able to sustain operations of up to 12 hours*.

Marshall is responsible for the design, development, manufacture and test of the auxiliary fuel system.   Marshall has pioneered innovative fuel systems and tanks for the Boeing P8 and the Airbus A318E as well as special mission modifications and integrations.

Michel Bourgeois, President of Specialized and Amphibious Aircraft, Bombardier Aerospace, comments: "This is an exciting development for our Q400 aircraft and the civil certified auxiliary fuel system will add to its already extensive capabilities, satisfying new operational requirements."

Steve Fitz-Gerald, CEO of Marshall Aerospace and Defence Group, adds. "We are thrilled to be working with Bombardier in delivering an innovative engineering solution, which will enhance the operational capabilities of the Q400 aircraft."

About Marshall Aerospace and Defence Group.

Marshall Aerospace and Defence Group specialises in the conversion, modification, maintenance and support of military, civil and business aircraft, plus defence vehicle engineering and shelter manufacture. Headquartered in Cambridge, Marshall's 800 acre site includes 1.2 million ft2 of hangar space plus the company-owned Cambridge Airport, which is capable of accepting aircraft up to Boeing 747 and Airbus A320 size. The company's capabilities include engineering design, manufacture and test, systems integration, maintenance and product support, and the provision of personnel, training and advice.

Marshall Aerospace and Defence Group employs more than 1,750 highly trained personnel in Cambridge alone and has operated an apprentice training programme continuously since 1920. It also recently launched AeroAcademy in partnership with Kingston University.

Company accolades include: a Queen's Award for Enterprise (Innovation category - 2013), Minister for Defence Equipment, Support and Technology (Min DEST) Award (2013), and a Royal Air Force's Chief of the Air Staff's Commendation (also 2013). The last of these was in recognition of Marshall's role in 'Operation Weatherman', for which Marshall also won Aviation Week's MRO Award (Military Category). Most recently, Boeing presented Marshall with a Supplier of the Year award. This, close on the heels of achieving a Boeing Enterprise Supplier Tool (BEST) Gold rating.

Part of the Marshall Group of Companies, which employs more than 4,500 people worldwide and has a turnover in excess of £1.3bn and is the 35th largest privately-owned business in the UK (Sunday Times 2014).

Marshall Aerospace and Defence Group has a presence on four continents, has exported its engineering capabilities to more than 30 countries and is working with 10 of the world's air forces in relation to the C-130 platform.

www.marshalladg.com