RE: Airbus21 Jan 2024 20:35
Several years ago Airbus won the huge contract to build an air to air refuelling aircraft based on the A330 for the USAF to replace the KC45. Naturally Boeing weere up in arms because they lost. Following a recount or fix Boeing won the contract based on their ageing B767 airframe So far it has cost Boeing billions due to delay after delay. Add in crisp packets and debris being discovered in areas of the aircraft where they could cause flight restriction issues the USAF are fining Boeing $150,000 per aircraft delivered. The quality control at Boeing seems to have vanished. Meanwhile Airbus produced the A330 MRTT on time and has grabbed many, many orders globally. Also the USAF are looking for a KC135 replacement and Airbus could win the order.