http://www.defensenews.com/story.php?F=2602173&C=europe 12th March
The 12 billion pound, 27-year Future Strategic Tanker Aircraft program has stalled just short of a go-ahead for preferred service provider AirTanker, while the British government resolves an unrelated argument with consortium leader EADS over Airbus investment in the United Kingdom.
Airbus to invest heavily in UK composite capabilities
(30Mar07,
Airbus is planning a €570 million ($760 million) investment to upgrade composite capability at its Broughton site in the UK,
The company will start the two- to three-year investment plan next year as part of its overall Power8 restructuring plan.