I think it's particularly important as all the defense budgets around the world come under pressure that we have a balance. |
I think we've been about as inefficient as you could possibly be this year, and that's why we had to take a huge charge. |
In terms of financial exposure, in the next five years, it's a pretty small program. But certainly in terms of the overall future, 10 years and beyond, it is a significant program to us. |
The good news is that we (Boeing and Airbus) both think GE-Honeywell is a positive, ... It may well be as a result the process will run its course, and on July 12 we will find the merger is approved and can go forward. |
The need for tankers is still there. It's a critical need, ... This hiccup we've had will cause us to have to do a lot of reassuring with the government. |
This is not only a great merger, it's a great time for a merger, |
This transaction puts together a focused, broad-based aerospace company with extraordinary capabilities in commercial and military aircraft, and defense and space systems. |
We are delighted with the FTC decision and look forward to bringing these two great companies together. |