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Boeing-Usaf: 100 tankers leasing contract back on tracks

Seattle, Usa - Airbus defeated

Us Air Force, after refusing Airbus Industries offer concerning the leasing of 100 tankers, is now back on talks with Boeing Co. Usaf is likely to adopt its lease-to-buy option in order to replace its 600 KC-135 old fleet. According to Us Air Force officials, Airbus A-330 bid has been refused because of its larger dimensions which did not offer "a commeasurate increase in available air refueling...

AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency - 25944
Rome, Italy, 04/02/2002 17:33
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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