The Tanker Deal
So, since it’s been all over the news lately, I guess I should opine on the recent decision by the Air Force to award the contract for building the next generation of tanker aircraft to Airbus instead of Boeing. I see it two ways. On one hand, above all, I want the Air Force to have the best possible aircraft to do the job, and I want them to get those aircraft as soon as possible. On the other hand, I am an unapologetic Boeing fan and believe that any aircraft they brought to the table would have been the superior one hands down. Now that Congress is investigating the matter it’s coming to light that the judging criteria may have been stacked against Boeing. If this turns out to be true, I hope that they challenge the results and have a chance to bid again, because in a fair bid, I believe they would easily win. But whatever happens, I hope that the Air Force gets their new tankers as expeditiously as possible.
Update: Boeing has decided to protest the decision. Good luck!
