With the competition to build tankers for the Air Force heating up, competitors Boeing and EADS have launched ad campaigns. Boeing's newspaper ad defends itself against EADS' claims that a World Trade Organization report found that the company received at least $5 billion in illegal subsidies, while EADS's radio ad criticizes Boeing's ads as being "misleading." A decision is expected early this year, and a protest by the losing side is possible. At least one analyst said the only solution may be buying tankers from both companies. (Source:
Reuters, 02/03/11)
Gulf Coast note: EADS North America wants to assemble its tankers in Mobile, Ala.
