EADS Wins British Military Tanker Deal
posted 11:03 am Thu March 27, 2008 - PARIS
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The European parent company of Airbus landed a 27-year aircraft refueling contract with the British defense ministry worth as much as $26.4 billion.Under the deal confirmed by the British Ministry of Defense, a consortium led by European Aeronautic Defence & Space NV will supply the Royal Air Force with 14 new A330-200 aircraft. The Ministry of Defense said the deal was signed Thursday in London.
The aircraft will be owned by the consortium AirTanker and will provide air-to-air refueling and passenger air transport services. The aircraft are expected to enter service around 2011.
The aircraft will be owned by the consortium AirTanker and will provide air-to-air refueling and passenger air transport services. The aircraft are expected to enter service around 2011.
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