EADS KC-X Price Exceeded Boeing By 10 Percent

By Amy Butler abutler@aviationweek.com
WASHINGTON

The decision by EADS North America not to protest its loss in the $35 billion U.S. Air Force KC-135 replacement refueling tanker contract competition is largely being based on its adjusted price, which came in a full 10% above that of rival Boeing, according to senior company officials.

EADS North America Chairman Ralph Crosby says the loss is a “dissatisfying outcome,” to a long competitive process ...

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