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GAO Defends Tanker Contract Decision
Thu, July 10, 2008 - 5:15 pm
Lawyers for the General Accounting Office answer questions involving the $40 billion tanker contract.
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.
Tanker Groundbreaking Flowers Get New Life
Thu, June 26, 2008 - 5:59 pm
Northrop Grumman and EADS bought $8000 worth of flowers for the groundbreaking. Now what?
McCain: I Had Nothing To Do With The Contract
Tue, March 11, 2008 - 11:19 pm
Republican presidential nominee John McCain denies he influenced the Air Force's decision to choose Northrop Grumman/EADS over Boeing. Two of his current advisors worked for EADS as recently as last year.
Alabama Senate Fights For Tanker
Thu, March 06, 2008 - 4:36 pm
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.
Boeing Will Protest Tanker Decision
Mon, March 10, 2008 - 4:01 pm
Boeing says there were flaws in the Air Force's decision making process. Click for the full text of the release.
Northrop Grumman Statement
Wed, September 10, 2008 - 8:56 am
READ THE FULL TEXT.
The KC-30: Mobile’s Other Big Deal
Mon, August 13, 2007 - 8:00 am
We should soon know if Air Force Tankers will be built in Mobile.
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, EADS and partner Northrop Grumman.
Boeing Protest Hits Brookley
Mon, March 10, 2008 - 6:25 pm
Boeing's decision to protest could put the brakes on groundbreaking at Brookley Field.
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 Report On Tanker Decision
Wed, June 25, 2008 - 10:57 am
The Government Accountability Office has released its 67 page report that explains why it says the $40 billion tanker contract should be re-bid. Click here to read it.
Tanker Contest Could Lead To Air Force Changes
Tue, July 22, 2008 - 3:38 pm
The man nominated to lead the Air Force said the GAO's report detailing numerous problems with the $40 billion tanker contract was "troubling," and he plans to change the service's process of awarding contracts.
Pentagon Cancels Tanker Bidding
Wed, September 10, 2008 - 7:51 am
The DOD will wait until the next administration to award a disputed $35 billion contract to build a new fleet of aerial refueling tankers.
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.
Alabama's top Democrat is defending the AF's selection of Northrop Grumman/EADS, putting him at odds with some national Democrats who have criticized the tanker contract. » View Full Article
