EADS refueling boom to begin flight-tests in fall

EADS BOOM: A new aerial refueling boom system developed by EADS is undergoing ground testing in Madrid, Spain, and is expected to begin flight-testing this fall, a company spokesman says. Although the boom initially will be flown on the Airbus A310, the aircraft's rear resembles that of the A330...

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