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Airtankers USAF: decision on contract could be delayed

New York, USA - Within December 20th. If not in 2011, as analysts expect

USAF, United States Air Force, could delay further decision on the 35 billion dollars contract for 179 KC-X air tankers substituting the KC-135 air tanker fleet, dating back to Eisenhower's administration. Originally, the deadline for the competition was May 10th, but later it was decided to procrastinate of 60 days the call for tender (see the news), partially receiving the request moved by one...

AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency - 1120560
Rome, Italy, 09/10/2010 18:08
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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