KENG wrote:
Steven P. McNicoll wrote:

KENG wrote:

One point. MacAir is now Boeing.



It wasn't Boeing when it successfully built the KC-10, an aircraft
utilizing a flying boom.


You are indeed correct, but we are talking now about an aircraft yet to
be built. The knowledgebase that would be building this aircraft (should
it be built by Boeing) would rely on that wealth of knowledge be it
traditional Boeing, or Mcdonnell-Douglas Division of Boeing.
KenG

Wealth of knowlege? This is getting thick. It's a tanker not a Space
shuttle or a wonder bra. A gas tank with wings. You fill it up with
fuel, fly straight and level & gas up jets. The flying boom is not
exactly the greatest invention since pop tarts. Based on the facts so
far Boeing is not offering anything earthshattering in design, in
performance or price. The job shift to Alabama is at best a net plus.
Boeing already has enough government & airline contracts for years to
come. This cheerleading for a multi billion dollar corporation is
getting silly....