Trump: We Cut Approximately $600 Million From F-35

Trump: We Cut Approximately $600 Million From F-35

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The transcript discusses significant cost reductions and expansion plans for aircraft, particularly focusing on the F35 fighter jet program. It highlights a $600 million saving on 90 planes, thanks to negotiations with Lockheed Martin and Boeing's competitive pricing. The speaker appreciates the responsiveness of these companies and notes improvements in the F35 program, which had previously faced delays and cost overruns. The speaker also mentions their involvement in these efforts before taking office, emphasizing the billions saved on contracts.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is one of the main strategies discussed for improving the aviation sector?

Hiring more pilots

Increasing the number of flights

Reducing the price of planes

Expanding airport facilities

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

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How much was saved on the F35 fighter jets according to the speaker?

$700 million

$800 million

$600 million

$500 million

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who is acknowledged for being responsive in the cost-saving efforts?

Airbus

Northrop Grumman

Boeing

Lockheed Martin

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What issue was resolved in the F35 program according to the speaker?

Technical malfunctions

Lack of pilots

Delays and cost overruns

Insufficient funding

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

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What was the speaker's role in the improvements of the F35 program?

He initiated the improvements

He was a consultant

He was an observer

He was a project manager