Art, I understand that the party line is indeed that "some of the FSTA aircraft will still be fitted with centreline hoses" but cannot find anywhere how many "some" is.
Buddy refuelling was the next most ridiculous solution I could think of, after the PFI. I can't think of a more ridiculous solution.
If Paddy hasn't bought them all there are still some DC-10-30s available, at around $4.5million each (
http://www.aviatorsale.com/Large_Transport_Jet/). anyone want in?