Boeing loses tanker deal to EADs-Northrop Grumman

[TWA]

Boeing was not competing with another company, but with a company heavily subsidized by a foreign government; subsidized to the point that profitability is not required for new projects. Look at what happened to the A380, if it wasn't for the government subsidization, the whole company would of folded a few years ago. The A380 will never be profitable for EADS, but it doesn't have to be.

 

[Philso]

And Boeings NOT subsidized ??!!??

 

[Say Again Over]

And Boeings NOT subsidized ??!!??

Really! Boeing has no one to blame except themselves.

 

[CopilotDoug]

any one think the 330 will have a service life of 50 years like the 135?

Not even close! Airbus is looking into DOUBLING the life expectancy of the A320 series to 120,000hrs?
Built to stand the test of time...as long as it's not over 60,000hrs. I am sure Airbus can come in as the lowest bidder every time with their government subsidies.

I really don't think Capitol Hill will approve the money for this, not with the way the economy is in the crapper. Stick with the home team.

As for someone mentioning why Boeing did not propose the 777, Boeing was discouraged from offering it by the military.

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