Tchocky
02-24-11, 07:35 PM
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-12572089
Boeing wins contract to provide aerial tankers for USAF
Boeing has won the deal with the US Air Force to replace its existing tankers
Aircraft manufacturer Boeing has won a lucrative contract to provide the US with 179 aerial refuelling tankers.
Boeing and European rival EADS had been competing for almost a decade for the $35bn (£21.6bn) US Air Force contract.A much-needed shot of good news for Boeing, after the miniscule orders for the 748i and the 787 delays. Have to say I would have preferred to see the A330 win out here, mostly on basis of looks :O:
The question now is - how quickly can the Pentagon/DoD turn that $35 billion price tag into a $350 billion catastrophe?
Boeing wins contract to provide aerial tankers for USAF
Boeing has won the deal with the US Air Force to replace its existing tankers
Aircraft manufacturer Boeing has won a lucrative contract to provide the US with 179 aerial refuelling tankers.
Boeing and European rival EADS had been competing for almost a decade for the $35bn (£21.6bn) US Air Force contract.A much-needed shot of good news for Boeing, after the miniscule orders for the 748i and the 787 delays. Have to say I would have preferred to see the A330 win out here, mostly on basis of looks :O:
The question now is - how quickly can the Pentagon/DoD turn that $35 billion price tag into a $350 billion catastrophe?