US EditionCanadian government selects Boeing military plane in sole-source deal, bypassing Bombardier
- The federal government is expected to choose Boeing over Bombardier for a multibillion-dollar deal to replace patrol planes, according to sources.
- Bombardier, a Canadian company, argues that its prototype, set for production in the 2030s, offers a cheaper and more high-tech alternative that is made in Canada.
- The government's decision to bypass Bombardier and opt for a sole-source contract with Boeing has sparked controversy and criticism, with some arguing for an open bidding process.
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Feds bypass Bombardier, select Boeing in sole-source deal for military planes
The federal government has landed on Boeing Co. to replace the military's aging patrol planes in a multibillion-dollar, sole-source deal, closing the door on Quebec-based business jet-maker Bombardier Inc., which had been pushing for an open bid.
Feds select Boeing military plane in sole-source deal, bypassing Bombardier
The federal government is expected to announce Thursday that it has selected Boeing to replace the military's aging patrol planes in a multibillion-dollar deal, according to three sources familiar with the matter.
Feds select Boeing military plane in sole-source deal, bypassing Bombardier
The federal government is expected to announce Thursday that it has selected Boeing to replace the military's aging patrol planes in a multibillion-dollar deal, according to three sources familiar with the matter.
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