Skyrunner
Dark side of Pikes Peak
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Hey Ya'll,
From Avweb
AIRBUS MAY BUILD TANKERS IN WICHITA
While Boeing may think that it has the U.S. military market secured, Airbus seem to believe that there is opportunity for it to capture part of this coveted aircraft market. BusinessWeek magazine is reporting that Airbus might set up a plant to make U.S. military tankers in Wichita, Kan. The magazine's article adds that up to 1,000 workers may be hired. According to the report, EADS, Airbus' parent company, has set aside $10 million for a feasibility study, which is currently underway. Officially, Airbus officials deny any interest in setting up a tanker plant, but it has been widely reported -- and confirmed by company officials in some instances -- that Airbus wants to carve a niche out of the U.S. military aircraft pie.
Does that mean if guys/gals get a tanker assigment in the future, they are going to have to wear little berets, listen to edith piaf and own poodles?
Adios,
SR
From Avweb
AIRBUS MAY BUILD TANKERS IN WICHITA
While Boeing may think that it has the U.S. military market secured, Airbus seem to believe that there is opportunity for it to capture part of this coveted aircraft market. BusinessWeek magazine is reporting that Airbus might set up a plant to make U.S. military tankers in Wichita, Kan. The magazine's article adds that up to 1,000 workers may be hired. According to the report, EADS, Airbus' parent company, has set aside $10 million for a feasibility study, which is currently underway. Officially, Airbus officials deny any interest in setting up a tanker plant, but it has been widely reported -- and confirmed by company officials in some instances -- that Airbus wants to carve a niche out of the U.S. military aircraft pie.
Does that mean if guys/gals get a tanker assigment in the future, they are going to have to wear little berets, listen to edith piaf and own poodles?
Adios,
SR
