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Boeing: This is Unusual

Boeing: This is Unusual

  » Tue, March 04, 2008 - 1:08 pm

Boeing wants answers from the Air Force about why they didn't win a contract to build Air Force Tankers. Click to read the text of their release.… » More

Boeing Appeals Tanker Decision

Boeing Appeals Tanker Decision

  » Tue, March 04, 2008 - 12:09 pm

Boeing has asked the Air Force for an immediate debriefing on why the $35 billion aerial refueling tanker contract was awarded to its rival,… » More

Air Force Answering to Congress

Air Force Answering to Congress

  » Tue, March 04, 2008 - 10:53 am

Top Air Force officials will answer to Congress tomorrow about why they chose Northrop Grumman and EADS over Boeing to build Air Force tankers.… » More

Pelosi: I Need an Explanation

Pelosi: I Need an Explanation

  » Tue, March 04, 2008 - 10:21 am

Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi wants the Air Force to answer to Congress about why Northrop Grumman and EADS beat Boeing for the tanker contract.… » More

Senator Blasts Tanker Decision

Senator Blasts Tanker Decision

  » Tue, March 04, 2008 - 9:48 am

U.S. Senator blasts Air Force for their decision to buy tankers from Northrop Grumman & EADS instead of Boeing. » More

Tanker Deal Helps Stocks Takeoff

Tanker Deal Helps Stocks Takeoff

  » Mon, March 03, 2008 - 7:05 pm

Shares of Airbus' parent company surged today after the French planemaker snatched a $40 billion U.S. Air Force contract from its American rival,… » More

Sen. Shelby Shoots Down KC-30 Critics

Sen. Shelby Shoots Down KC-30 Critics

  » Mon, March 03, 2008 - 4:21 pm

U.S. Senator Richard Shelby defends the Air Force's choice of Northrop Grumman/EADS to build the next generation of air refueling tankers in… » More

Big Changes Headed Our Way

Big Changes Headed Our Way

  » Mon, March 03, 2008 - 10:03 am

Now that the Air Force has picked Northrop Grumman and EADS to build Air Force tankers in Mobile, the changes aren't just coming to Brookley… » More

Sen.Jeff Sessions: Historic For Alabama and Mobile

Sen.Jeff Sessions: Historic For Alabama and Mobile

  » Fri, February 29, 2008 - 5:23 pm

Alabama Senator and Mobile native Jeff Sessions was in Washington, D.C. for the big tanker decision. Hear… » More

Air Force Picks Mobile and Northrop Grumman/EADS

Air Force Picks Mobile and Northrop Grumman/EADS

  » Fri, February 29, 2008 - 5:15 pm

Air Force: "We look forwards to partnering with them." Hear the history making announcement from the Pentagon. Watch… » More

Alabama And Mobile Excited Over $40 Billion Deal

Alabama And Mobile Excited Over $40 Billion Deal

  » Fri, February 29, 2008 - 4:23 pm

"(Mobile) the hottest city in America to do business." Hear more excited comments from area leaders.… » More

Mobile Wins Air Force Tanker Contract

Mobile Wins Air Force Tanker Contract

  » Fri, February 29, 2008 - 4:21 pm

News 5 has confirmed that the Air Force picked Northrop Grumman & EADS to assemble a new fleet of Air Refueling Tankers. » More

Gov. Riley: KC-30 Will Be Built By Patriotic People

Gov. Riley: KC-30 Will Be Built By Patriotic People

  » Fri, February 29, 2008 - 4:07 pm

Alabama Governor Bob Riley says he is more than enthusiastic about winning the KC-30 Tanker Deal. Listen… » More

Changing The Rules?

Changing The Rules?

  » Thu, February 28, 2008 - 6:50 pm

Reuters reports that the Air Force changed the criteria in the heated tanker contest. The change resulted in a lower score for the team that… » More

Sessions Hopeful About Tanker

Sessions Hopeful About Tanker

  » Thu, February 28, 2008 - 9:56 am

The Air Force hasn't announced who will win a contract to build Air Force Tankers, but Sen. Jeff Sessions is hoping Mobile will be a big winner.… » More

Malaysia Reports EADS Wins Tanker

Malaysia Reports EADS Wins Tanker

  » Wed, February 27, 2008 - 6:25 pm

The story of the heated tanker competition is being reported across the world. One particular article is getting a lot of attention on the Gulf… » More

Air Force Still Hush Hush

Air Force Still Hush Hush

  » Tue, February 26, 2008 - 6:42 pm

Day 2 of waiting and still no word on who won the heated Air Force Tanker contract » More

Time Is Ticking On Tanker Deal

Time Is Ticking On Tanker Deal

  » Mon, February 25, 2008 - 6:35 pm

We are hours or maybe days away from learning the winner of the giant Air Force Tanker contract. » More

Job Fair Tomorrow

Job Fair Tomorrow

  » Mon, February 25, 2008 - 1:59 pm

Bishop State Community College is hosting a job fair tomorrow from 9:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Baker-Gaines Central Campus on Dr. Martin Luther… » More

Another Delay in Tanker Decision?

Another Delay in Tanker Decision?

  » Mon, February 25, 2008 - 12:45 pm

The Air Force tanker contract is the biggest military deal of a generation and it will be decided soon. Some sources say it could delayed until… » More

Landing the KC-30: Tanker Decision Expected Today

Landing the KC-30: Tanker Decision Expected Today

  » Mon, February 25, 2008 - 8:57 am

The Air Force is expected to announce this afternoon the winner of a $40 billion contract to build a new tanker refueling aircraft. If the Northrop… » More

KC-30: Win, Lose or Split Decision for Mobile?

KC-30: Win, Lose or Split Decision for Mobile?

  » Fri, February 22, 2008 - 7:27 pm

Decision expected Monday on whether Mobile will be chosen as site to build fleet of aircraft » More

New Business in ‘Bama

New Business in ‘Bama

  » Thu, February 21, 2008 - 12:56 pm

New automotive supplier opens in Alabama. » More

ThyssenKrupp Applications A Big Hit

ThyssenKrupp Applications A Big Hit

  » Tue, February 19, 2008 - 1:11 pm

More than 8,700 people applied for jobs at the ThyssenKrupp steel plant during a recruiting drive that ended Friday. To find out how to get your… » More

Car Rental Costs Going Up March 1st

Car Rental Costs Going Up March 1st

  » Wed, February 13, 2008 - 4:13 pm

Mobile's latest annexation means car rental rates will go up starting March 1st. Last month, the City Council voted unanimously to annex all… » More

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Mobile Wins Air Force Tanker…

Fri, February 29, 2008 - 4:21 pm
Mobile Wins Air Force Tanker Contract News 5 has confirmed that the Air Force picked Northrop… more »

A Finger For Boeing

Mon, June 23, 2008 - 5:40 pm
A Finger For Boeing A Mobile restaurant has a message for the airplane giant… more »

ThyssenKrupp: What To Expect…

Mon, August 13, 2007 - 8:00 am
ThyssenKrupp: What To Expect News 5 travels to Germany to show you what the new steel… more »

ThyssenKrupp: Now Hiring

Fri, January 04, 2008 - 12:47 pm
ThyssenKrupp: Now Hiring ThyssenKrupp has put out the 'Help Wanted' sign. The company… more »

The KC-30: Mobile’s Other…

Mon, August 13, 2007 - 8:00 am
The KC-30: Mobile’s Other Big Deal We should soon know if Air Force Tankers will be built in… more »

Tiahrt Talks To News 5

Wed, March 19, 2008 - 5:30 pm
Tiahrt Talks To News 5 Kansas Congressman Todd Tiahrt has spoken out about his… more »

Rep. Todd Tiahrt: “Big…

Wed, June 18, 2008 - 2:02 pm
Rep. Todd Tiahrt: “Big Mistake From The Beginning” Kansas Congressman Todd Tiahrt is a Boeing supporter. He… more »

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