EADS made an offer to the Air Force for Tanker
July 8, 2010 - 12:40 pm
EADS submitted a bid under a contract for refueling tankers for the U.S. Air Force, according to a source familiar with the matter.
EADS North America and Boeing are competing in this market of 179 aircraft, which could reach 50 billion dollars (39.5 billion euros).
Boeing is expected to submit an offer by Friday, the deadline for submission of tenders.
EADS had no comment.