OTTAWA
(Reuters) - Boeing Co (BA.N) may take part in a race to supply Canada
with 88 new fighter jets and stands an equal chance with other bidders
even though it is locked in a trade dispute with Ottawa, a senior
Canadian official said on Thursday.
Procurement
Minister Carla Qualtrough made her comments shortly after the Liberal
government released a list of five companies that would be allowed to
compete. Boeing, along with U.S. rival Lockheed Martin Corp (LMT.N), is
on the list of approved suppliers.
Canada
is due to release the exact specifications for the jets next year.
Officials say the deal is worth between C$15 billion ($11.80 billion)
and C$19 billion.
Although
Boeing angered Canada last year by launching a trade challenge against
planemaker Bombardier Inc (BBDb.TO), Qualtrough said the dispute would
not necessarily harm Boeing if it chose to enter its F-18 Super Hornet.
"All
the five teams on the supplier list have an equal chance," she said in a
phone interview when asked about Boeing's prospects given the
Bombardier row. None of the contenders are obliged to take part.
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