EADS announces tanker bid, Bombardier expanding Indian presence – Suppliers Share Wrap

The on-again/off-again saga of the US aerial refueling tanker acquisition programme took another twist, with EADS confirming yesterday that it will bid for the programme by the revised Jul-2010 deadline. EADS is currently in talks with a potential US partner for the bid, seen as an essential requirement if it is to have any chance in the competition.