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EADS considers sharing the tanker contract

Washington, USA - If it can build at least 12 planes a year

EADS (European Aeronautic Defense and Space Company) CEO, Louis Gallois, stated that his company and its partner Northrop Grumman will consider the possibility to split the contract for the construction of the new US Air Force tankers with Boeing, as long as it is guaranteed the building of at least 12 planes a year. Gallois's words come after some lawmakers' proposal in this direction, strongly...

AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency - 1103087
Rome, Italy, 04/17/2009 13:53
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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