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Will Tanker Land or Fly Away?
Tue, June 17, 2008 - 6:05 pm
The Government Accountability Office has until Thursday to report back on the tanker contract. Will it stay or go?
A Finger For Boeing
Mon, June 23, 2008 - 5:40 pm
A Mobile restaurant has a message for the airplane giant "We Would Like To Offer Boeing A Finger."
Why Northrop Backers Are Quiet
Thu, June 19, 2008 - 6:28 pm
Boeing backers are dancing in the street and celebrating the GAO's announcement. Why is no one yelling off the rooftops for Northrop Grumman?
Tanker Update: Alabama VS. Kansas
Fri, June 27, 2008 - 5:36 pm
Kansas Representative introduces a new piece of Pro-Boeing tanker legislation. Alabama Congressman says "There They Go Again."
Splitting The Tanker Contract
Fri, May 09, 2008 - 2:32 pm
An influential member of Congress from Florida has asked the Air Force to consider splitting the $40 billion contract for new refueling tankers.
Groundbreaking At Brookley Field On Hold
Thu, June 19, 2008 - 2:40 pm
Northrop Grumman announced Thursday the groundbreaking at Brookley Field, scheduled for next weekend, has been put on hold in light of the latest twist in the fight to land the $40 billion tanker contract.
KeepOurTanker.com A Big Hit
Fri, June 27, 2008 - 4:33 pm
The website started by Mobile County after Boeing filed it's protest of the $40 billion tanker contract continues to soar.
Shelby Responds to Tanker Re-Bid
Wed, July 09, 2008 - 10:36 am
The Alabama Senator has responded to Defense Secretary Robert Gates's decision to accept limited rebidding of the tanker contract awarded to Northrop Grumman/EADS.
GAO Decision Will Delay Entire Tanker Project
Fri, June 20, 2008 - 9:50 am
Outgoing Air Force Secretary Michael Wynne says the GAO's recommendation almost certainly means the Air Force will fail to put the new refueling tankers into service starting in 2013.
Full Funding For Air Force Tanker Approved
Thu, May 01, 2008 - 11:35 am
The Armed Services Committee approved a $612.5 billion defense authorization bill that includes full funding for the Air Force’s KC-45 tanker which will be built in Mobile.
Tanker Decision Expected Wednesday
Tue, July 08, 2008 - 4:17 pm
The Pentagon is expected to announce Wednesday whether the Air Force will rebid a $40 billion contract to build new refueling tankers.
Senator Sessions Responds To GAO Report
Wed, June 25, 2008 - 3:26 pm
Senator Jeff Sessions says after reading the report, he still believe's the Northrop Grumman/EADS tanker is "best airplane for our military."
“Disgusted” By Defense Department
Wed, September 10, 2008 - 8:20 pm
Local leaders are "shocked" and "disgusted" by the Department of Defense decision to cancel the tanker contract.
Northrop Grumman: We Offered The Superior Tanker
Wed, June 25, 2008 - 3:56 pm
Northrop Grumman responds to the GAO's 67 page report which explains why it recommended the Air Force rebid the $40 billion tanker contract.
Air Force Will Partially Rebid Tanker Contract
Wed, July 09, 2008 - 10:12 am
Mobile County Commissioner Steve Nodine tells News 5 the Air Force will announce a limited rebidding of the $40 billion dollar tanker contract.