| It's all too easy to blame the politicians! The US military made the choice. General Arthur Lichte is quoted as saying:
"From my perspective, I can sum it up in one word, 'more'. More passengers, more cargo, more fuel to off-load, more patients that we can carry, more availability, more flexibility and more dependability"
Sounds as if it may be a better product!!
Also, the winning prime contractor was Northrop Gruman - a US company! - they are assembling in the US on an Airbus frame. |