Timeline Questions
Nice to see that there's real progress with the A330 tanker/transport, but what's the timeline from now on?
How long will it take for Cobham to "get up to speed" ?
How long will it take for the Boscombe Down team to get their writings done ?
How long will it be before AirTanker has the means to do its job, and what's the date for the delivery of the last aircraft in this order??
How long do the sturdy TriStars have to flog on before their complete retirement ?
Is Airbus Military capacity limited ?
As the main A330 line moves up to a 9/month rate, could the delivery rate of the Tanker/Transport version be accelerated, or is it constrained by a combination of Toulouse, Madrid/Seville and Cobham?
As so often I get the impression that "decisions to do" are mistaken for "Mission Accomplished".
As I wrote at the start, it is good to see some progress ... ... but there's a heck of a way to go still.
PS. Given that an earlier Voyager by Mr. Rutan did a REALLY long flight and enjoys its retirement on display, will the MoD's naming specialists now add a "II" to the name it has chosen ?
Last edited by Jig Peter; 19th Apr 2011 at 15:35.
Reason: Add PS