Originally Posted by
Rocco
One thing about the tankers......there is a huge backlog for 777's. The 767 line is barely creeping along. If the 777 is picked it could be a long time before the tankers show up....the 767 is ready now.
That's exactly why they are pushing the 767. Their line is closing and it makes more of a business case and provides more revenue using a line that is already tooled and doesn't have a backlog. Personally, and I hate to say it, but the idea of a tanker built by EADS/Northrup, is somewhat appealing since a good portion of the initial cost will be subsidized by the EU since EADS has vowed to be at the same price or even less per jet than the 767.