The Air Force would consider a "modest" extension to the May 10 deadline for proposals in the KC-X tanker competition if European aircraft manufacturer EADS is "serious" about entering the $35 billion competition, the service's top uniformed officer said today. The Pentagon is engaged in discussions with EADS, which is pondering a solo bid in the competition after the company's former partner Northrop Grumman bowed out of the contest earlier this month. No decision has been made on whether to...
