Not to mention that it's a vast, bloated government program that employs squillions of people and goes nowhere. Socialists like that kind of thing.
Not to mention how quiet it is during TOs & landings, just ask the NH Governor & NH National Guard General who went to Elgin AFB to hear for themselves, then passing the word on to Bernie, noise isn't a problem.
but usa is buying 404 over the next 5 years.
Nothing like counting your chickens before the eggs hatch. The cost curve (learning curve) is being redrawn to reflect the loss of 45. Unless L-M gives hefty sales discounts, prices go up...