On Sun, 16 Apr 2006 23:50:28 GMT, Larry Dighera
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On Sun, 16 Apr 2006 18:50:33 GMT, "Vaughn Simon"
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Did you really think that anyone would read it?

I was hoping that YOU might have something constructive to contribute
to the topic. Oh well...

Umm. Something like this:

The U.S. Air Force took the first step in a long-awaited
competition to modernize its aging refueling tankers and asked
for data on a range of options, such as buying new or used
planes or hiring private companies to refuel airplanes. The Air
Force is eager to start replacing its fleet of 531 KC-135
tankers, which are 45 years old, on average. Tankers are
essential to keep U.S. fighters, bombers and transport planes
flying -- especially over Iraq and Afghanistan. The Air Force's
$23.5 billion plan to lease and buy BOEING CO. 767s for tankers
collapsed in 2004 amid a procurement scandal that led to the
conviction of former Air Force official Darleen Druyun and a
senior Boeing executive. Any new contest would pit
Chicago-based Boeing against Airbus, which is owned by EADS and
BAE SYSTEMS PLC. Airbus has partnered with NORTHROP GRUMMAN
CORP. to offer a derivative of the Airbus 330.
(Reuters 02:57 PM ET 04/25/2006)

Mo

http://q1.schwab.com/s/r?l=248&a=120...a&s=rb060 425