B1 Project costs cut as BL bomber work surges in LA
North American Rockwell Los Angeles division reports BL project costs trimmed from 2.7 billion to about 2.3 billion with a reduced firm's fee. Maj Gen Douglas Nelson notes continued schedule, while Walker cites staff expansion from 3,200 to over 6,500 by year end. Program aims for three flight-test models with first flight planned May 174 and a full year of flight testing before full production.