sid wrote:

Guy Alcala wrote in message ...
unlike the military, missing production and/or performance guarantees cost the
company big bucks). We need to see if it makes more sense to buy 7E7s at the

...Boeing has already stated that the 7E& is unsuitable for the tanker
role due to the extensive use of composites and tight design margins
in regards to weight.

Interesting - could you provide a cite? One wonders if they'll change their tune if the 767 deal falls down.

Guy