Aviators from Task Force Diamondhead are helping to ensure the
success of coalition forces in Kandahar by providing air support
for various missions throughout the southern region of Afghanistan.
This support often comes in the form of air-assault missions,
during which aviation assets are used to rapidly insert ground
troops and equipment into remote locations.
They're bitter rivals when it comes to commercial aviation.
They're at philosophical odds about the future of passenger flight.
Their animosity towards one another has led them to the World Trade
Organization, bearing charges and counter charges of illegal
government subsidies.
But Airbus is now asking Boeing, in essence, "Want to partner up on
the KC-135 tanker replacement deal?"
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