[FtrPilot]

"The contract was originally awarded to the proven Airbus product, to be built in Alabama."

Also, in order to comply with the "Buy American" law, Airbus was going to assemble all A-330 aircraft in Alabama. Boeing could not allow that.

[pfflier]

Also, in order to comply with the "Buy American" law, Airbus was going to assemble all A-330 aircraft in Alabama. Boeing could not allow that.

This bid was including Northrop Grumman as the American partner with Airbus.