And without at least two companies, one can give us whatever they want and
sell it for whatever they want. Remember, the only reason the 767 was
offered in the first place, was to keep the line open. They couldn't compete
with the A330, and had planned to shut the line down.
Ron

"Jim Morris" wrote in message
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Jim Morris
"Grumpy AuContraire" wrote in message
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Jim Morris wrote:
http://www.iht.com/articles/2008/07/...ss/9tanker.php



Maybe the defense department is coming to its senses that strategic
contracts need to stay within the US.

JT

It was better when there were more than 2 companies that could build such
an
aircraft.

Jim Morris