Leonardo Old Tricks
I hear the Italian aerospace company is up to their old tricks at the Air Chiefs Conference. Briefing 1-star DCOM Cap on the 189/149 'sustainability' and 'end-to-end' manufacturing angle (although not sure how 'sustainable' carbon fibre is and how bolting on blades counts as 'manufacturing'?) This is despite both parties knowing the confidentiality limitations once DPQQs submitted. No doubt LM and Hairbrush will be up to similar at FIA - kind of makes a mockery of the MOD's procurement rules.
Is it a case of OEM-itis?