Delegation Press Conference on Boeing Tanker Contract, Part 1

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If Boeing is such a clear winner then why did it lose with the same contract in 2008.

Even if the contract is awarded back to EADS, EADS of North America will be able to construct planes years before Boeing's roll out date of 2017. EADS could replace the fleet of 50+ year old planes some 5 years before Boeing. Boeing's replacement fleet is only on paper in the planning stages. EADS already has tested tankers in the air. EADS planes will be American made and are superior.