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By Eddy Metcalf |
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April 21, 2010 - The European Aeronautic Defence and Space Co. (EADS), parent company of Airbus, today announced that it will re-enter the competition for the U.S. Air Force KC-X Tanker contract through its subsidiary, EADS North America. The Air Force has said that EADS' announcement of intent will extend the proposal deadline by 60 days, from May 10 to July 9. The Boeing Company responded with the following statement:
"From the outset,
Boeing has been 100 percent focused on responding to the needs of our
Air Force customer and preparing a competitive proposal. Only Boeing can
produce a tanker that will meet the Air Force's 372 requirements and
promise delivery of a combat-ready, safe and survivable tanker that is
the most capable for the warfighter, the lowest cost for the taxpayer,
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"We are confident in the superior value and
capabilities of our NewGen Tanker and intend to present a compelling
case for it in our proposal. While we are disappointed in the bid
submission delay, we hope for a fair and transparent competition
free of any additional changes intended to accommodate a non-U.S.
prime contractor.
"We also remain deeply concerned about the ability of
a heavily subsidized Airbus/EADS to accept levels of financial risk that
a commercial company such as Boeing cannot. We regret that these
concerns will not be addressed in the bid evaluation, even when the The Boeing NewGen Tanker will meet all 372 requirements set forth by the Air Force in its search for a medium-size tanker to replace the KC-135 fleet. It will be a widebody, multi-mission aircraft based on the proven Boeing 767 commercial aircraft, updated with the latest and most advanced technology. And it will provide more fuel and more cargo to more warfighters in combat.
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