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Mobile, Alabama is in the middle of a huge economic boom! Two of the biggest economic development projects in the United States are calling this area home. Northrop Grumman and EADS will build Air Force tankers at Mobile's Brookley Field. The $40 billion dollar contract translates into a new $600 million dollar facility and 1,500 jobs.

ThyssenKrupp Steel is building a multibillion dollar steel mill in North Mobile County. The mill will employ 2,700 people. How will the booming business affect you? And how can you get a piece of the action? From the latest breaking economic news to links to apply for the jobs, WKRG.com is your home for economic Coverage You Can Count On.



Boeing: We Have Serious Concerns Boeing: We Have Serious Concerns
March 10 2008
Boeing's top officials say they have growing concerns about the Air Force's decision to give a tanker contract to Northrop Grumman and EADS. Boeing calls the Air Force's list of requirements inconsistent. Click to read the full release.
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Northrop Grumman: Set the Record Straight Northrop Grumman: Set the Record Straight
March 10 2008
Northrop Grumman says they want to set the record straight about the Air Force Tanker, where the parts will come from & how many jobs will be created. Click to read the full release.
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Boeing: Reports Are Not Accurate Boeing: Reports Are Not Accurate
March 10 2008
Boeing says reports that Northrop Grumman and EADS won the tanker competition by a large margin aren't accurate. Click to read the entire statement.
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Honda Expansion Honda Expansion
March 10 2008
Another vehicle will soon be made in Alabama!
$600 Million Investment At Brookley Field $600 Million Investment At Brookley Field
March 09 2008
Northrop Grumman and EADS will spend 600-million dollars on the plant at Brookley Field where the two companies will build the new Air Force refueling tankers.
Tanker Team Lands In Mobile Tanker Team Lands In Mobile
March 07 2008
The winning Air Force tanker team lands in Mobile to talk about the deal and what's next.
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Tanker Questions Answered Tanker Questions Answered
March 07 2008
Northrop Grumman officials answer questions you submitted on wkrg.com
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Shelby: Due Process Must Prevail on Tanker Shelby: Due Process Must Prevail on Tanker
March 06 2008
During a hearing on Capitol Hill, U.S. Senator Richard Shelby (R-Alabama), supported the Air Force's decision to award the tanker contract to Northrop Grumman/EADS
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Alabama Senate Fights For Tanker Alabama Senate Fights For Tanker
March 06 2008
The Alabama Senate has passed a resolution encouraging U.S. Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi to accept the Air Force's decision to award a tanker contract to Northrop Grumman and EADS.
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Sessions: Contract Award Will Stand Sessions: Contract Award Will Stand
March 06 2008
Alabama Sen. Jeff Sessions says once the Air Force explains why Northrop Grumman and EADS were chosen over Boeing to build tankers, a protest could be avoided.
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AF, “Northrop Brought It’s A Game” AF, “Northrop Brought It’s A Game”
March 05 2008
The Air Force defends its decision to pick the Northrop team to build tankers. Opponents had an earful to give back.
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Questions About Tanker Contract? Questions About Tanker Contract?
March 05 2008
News 5 will take your questions to the top!
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