Leeham News and Analysis
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There's more to real news than a news release.
Leeham News and Analysis
- Airbus 1Q2024 results: Airbus CEO: “A350 in-service experience drives positive reputation and orders” April 25, 2024
- A350-1000 or 777-9? Part 3 April 25, 2024
- Boeing CEO promises company is turning around…again April 24, 2024
- Solid start for stand-alone GE Aerospace despite cuts to LEAP output April 23, 2024
- SPEEA, Boeing at impasse over safety program, union says April 23, 2024
Don’t protest, EADS: it’s time to move on
In a previous post, we opined that whoever lost the KC-X contract should accept the decision and let the Air Force move forward with the award without a protest. We reiterate this view now. Throughout the competition, EADS… Read More
X-Day, Part 2: and the Winner is: Boeing
Boeing has been awarded the contract for 179 KC-X tankers. What are the ramifications? Is this contest over? As we noted in a previous post, not necessarily. A protest can follow. EADS has said it won’t unless it… Read More
X-Day: The winner of the tanker contest announcement at 5:10pm EST
Update, 0930 PST: DOD has confirmed, the award will be announced at 5:10 PM EST and broadcast on The Pentagon Channel. Original Post: The Pentagon Channel will provide coverage, if the past is followed today. The time is… Read More