What was originally a $40 billion tanker program in 2007 becomes a $20.6 billion tanker program.
Even though McCain's favored EADS didn't win the contract, he was right that competition would save the taxpayers money.
I am sure that the location of Boeing HQ (Chicago) had nothing to do with it.
The competition was a sham and it cost the American Company Northrop Grumman lots of money in proposal costs.
No protest.
Smart move.
I am concerned that Boeing cannot deliver at the proposed price. The airplane does not exist even in a full design. I understand that the price is firm but I think the taxpayer is still at risk. I would have preferred a split order. Both planes have some distinct advantages. I understand that a split order was not on the table but I think that it should have been considered.
What are the chances that a $20.6 billion tanker program actually stays a $20.6 billion tanker program and doesn’t bloat its way into a $40 billion tanker program?
Is this a scam to underbid and then triple the price?