The California delegation that came to Washington to lobby C-17 support (DR 11/30/05) has come away “cautiously optimistic,” Rep. Juanita Millender-McDonald (D-Calif.) told reporters after the group met with Air Force Secretary Michael Wynne. According to Millender-McDonald, Wynne recognizes the value of the C-17 airlifter and the effect stopping production at 180 would have on Boeing’s Long Beach plant. Does Long Beach have more rose-colored glasses
Competitors Not Picked for CCA Look Forward to Increment 2
April 25, 2024
While none of the major aircraft contractors were selected to develop the Collaborative Combat Aircraft, all three say they are seeking further autonomous aircraft work for the Navy, foreign partners, or in the classified arena, and maybe future versions of the CCA itself.