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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 Mobile.
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.
Tanker Dispute: GAO Favors Boeing
Wed, June 18, 2008 - 11:36 am
Air Force under pressure now to take another look at $35 billion tanker contract.
Also read Sen. Richard Shelby, Gov. Bob Riley, Rep. Jo Bonner statements.
Bonner Pleased Gates Is Taking Over Tanker
Wed, July 09, 2008 - 1:27 pm
Congressman Jo Bonner says he's pleased the defense secretary is taking over the re-bid for the $40 billion tanker contract
“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.
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 Re-Bid Could Last More Than 6 Months
Fri, July 11, 2008 - 7:13 am
The Pentagon says there's no guarantee it can select a new winner by the end of the year. Chief Weapons buyer John Young also acknowledged that another protest was possible because "it's hard to see a situation" where the companies involved would accept losing.
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.
Kansas Lawmakers Want Tanker Bid Extension
Fri, August 22, 2008 - 9:06 am
Republican Senators Pat Roberts and Sam Brownback say Boeing needs four extra months to respond to the new request for a larger
aircraft.
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.
Dicks: Tanker Pick “Catastrophic Fiasco
Tue, March 11, 2008 - 6:03 pm
Washington Congressman Norm Dicks is throwing another round of strong words at the Air Force about their tanker choice.
Has Mobile Lost Tanker Project?
Wed, June 18, 2008 - 12:32 pm
GAO report is non-binding, but opinion clearly favors Boeing
County Commissioners Confident
Wed, July 09, 2008 - 1:49 pm
Mobile County Commissioners remain confident that the new fleet of Air Force refueling tankers will be built at Brookley Field.
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.
Tanker Fight Lands In London
Mon, July 14, 2008 - 10:33 am
Boeing executives using Farnborough International Airshow in England to tout their tanker. "We protested based on procedural issues. We believe the U.S. military ought to get the best."
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. » View Full Article
