I understand the sentiment angle (jobs going overseas ....although half of the production will be done here; national defense being uprooted, although a lot of facts get smudged, etc). My question, however, is on the capability angle. The Boeing offer was less capable (the airbus version can carry 20% more fuel for instance), and it was wracked with criminal acts by the protagonists. Thus, while an issue (and an important one) can be made on the job and NatDef issue, the fact still remains that Boeing got beat fair and square.
It’s certainly interesting how the Euro is worth $1.52 today, and yet Airbus is able to create a better product at a lower price if you’re report holds up.
Color me somewhat skeptical.
Let’s say all contracts are won by Airbus and Boeing goes out of business.
A-okay with you?