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by throw0101a 1545 days ago
> Because of the strict procurement laws we have in the USA, instead of the tax-payer taking huge losses on the program, Boeing shareholders have eaten the cost. I fail to see how this is a bad thing.

So the failure to deliver a product in the agreed upon timeline is a good thing? The delay is having knock-on effects with capacity:

> TRANSCOM: Refueling Capacity a Major Shortfall, Made Worse by KC-46 Delays

* https://www.airforcemag.com/transcom-refueling-capacity-a-ma...

> More problems with Air Force’s new tanker could put the squeeze on the Pentagon’s refueling capabilities, TRANSCOM chief says

* https://taskandpurpose.com/news/kc-46-tanker-problems-pentag...