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Old 5th Nov 2014, 14:37
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14 ordered
Not quite. 4 ordered (test/training), another 4 operational jets 'agreed in principle'. Once that 'agreed' deal is signed, that leaves a further 10 from the first batch (Main Gate 4) to be ordered to give you your 14 figure.

First 48 'committed to', of which first 4 have been agreed (see above). Final numbers to be revealved at SDSR15, with final bulk order in 2017 (Main Gate 5).

I think the final UK order will be above 48, but less than 120.
Agreed, though I think it might be split A/B buy rather than solely B.
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