We thought the GEnx was a player that would make the Boeing tanker offering a more compelling solution. Boeing clearly loves the engine, using it on the 747i and the 787. Stephen's story even mentions the GEnx and the 777 in one sentence. Now that's an eye opener. Could this be a serious thought? Can the GEnx work on the 777?
If this reflects a new flexibility from Boeing, that would be most interesting. We have heard that a 767 option would be based on the -400. Japan and Italy must be furious that they are sitting with orphans that are only a few years old.
Boeing has handled the tanker business in an odd fashion to date and continue to look like the loser that needs to get the rules changed to win. The perception is there - regardless of political views. The EADS solution has won every race it has been in. So Boeing clearly has to become more creative. Hence the 777 option being added.
At least as the 2009 summer wanes we already know what there will be to discuss.
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