[MHalblaub]

But, given that the A310s were originally procured without a credible competition, and that the tanker retrofit contract opened the door for EADS to get into the tanker business, the German’s procurement actions should be viewed with some suspicion.

The first A310 of German Air Force were a ‘gift’ by former German Democratic Republic's national carrier Interflug. Therefore no procurement actions at all happened.

[cmdr straker]

Oh so its okay for the FRENCH to DENY BOEING to bid on there Tanker Contract.

FAIR IS FAIR Hope they can the EADS and go with the BEST PALNE BOEING KC-767