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Sessions Grounds Pro-Boeing Tanker Bill
Fri, June 27, 2008 - 4:52 pm
Senator Jeff Sessions has placed a legislative hold on a bill that would require the Air Force to award the $40 billion tanker contract to Boeing, greatly reducing the chances it will pass.
Boeing Workers Going On Strike?
Wed, September 03, 2008 - 9:45 am
Union leaders are recommending commercial airplane production workers reject the company's "best and final" contract offer and go on strike.
Murray: Tanker Decision a Slap in the Face
Tue, March 04, 2008 - 5:12 pm
A Washington Senator is ticked off because Northrop Grumman and EADS beat out Boeing for a contract to build Air Force Tankers. Click to read the full text of her speech.
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.
Mobile Commissioner Disappointed Over GAO Report
Wed, June 18, 2008 - 12:56 pm
Mobile County Commission President Steve Nodine says he and others are not giving up in the fight for high paying tanker jobs.
Tanker Contract Up In The Air
Wed, July 09, 2008 - 12:45 pm
Defense Secretary Robert Gates said the Pentagon would conduct a limited rebid for the $40 billion tanker contract that looks only at issues where the GAO found problems in the initial bidding.
Russian Airliner Crash Kills 88
Sun, September 14, 2008 - 10:35 am
Investigators suspect engine failure on the Boeing 737-500 is to blame
Landing the KC-30: The Plane
Thu, August 17, 2006 - 8:00 am
In 2006, News 5 traveled to London to get our first look at the planes that could built in Mobile. When we returned, News 5 hit the skies to show you what show you exactly where the tanker assembly facility would be built.
Opponents of Tanker Contract Voicing Opinions
Wed, March 05, 2008 - 2:01 pm
Lawmakers from Washington State and Kansas are upset about the tanker contract coming to Alabama. Hear what they have to say
Tiahrt: Tanker Competition Clearly Unfair
Mon, March 17, 2008 - 2:53 pm
Kansas Rep. Todd Tiahrt says the Air Force Tanker competition was not fair and heavily weighted in favor of Northrop Grumman & EADS. Click to read his letter to President Bush.
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."
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.
A310 Refueling Tankers in Flight
Mon, February 25, 2008 - 4:07 pm
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.
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.
Boeing says its 787 to be delayed from originally planned launch
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