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US tankers, by the end of the month the decision

Washington , USA - US Air Force: "Accept the decision"

The US Air Force has declared that on February the 25th will take place the final meeting to decide in regard to the awarding of the multi-billion contract for the supply of aerial refueling tankers KC-X. By the end of the month, thus, should be finally revealed which of the two competitors, Boeing or EADS-Northrop Grumman, is going to get the contract. The commission that is going to decide in...

AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency - 1085920
Rome, Italy, 02/15/2008 15:37
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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