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Pelosi: I Need an Explanation
Tue, March 04, 2008 - 10:21 am
Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi wants the Air Force to answer to Congress about why Northrop Grumman and EADS beat Boeing for the tanker contract.
Decision On Tanker Contract Could Take 4 Years
Tue, September 16, 2008 - 10:21 am
The acting Air Force Secretary says the Pentagon's decision to suspend the contest leaves the Air Force with an unclear path on how to replace its aging fleet
of 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.
NG/EADS & Air Force Fighting Tanker “PR Protest”
Thu, March 27, 2008 - 8:51 am
Northrop Grumman and the Air Force have asked the government to dismiss key pieces of what they call Boeing's public relations protest of the $40 billion tanker contract.
Gates Wants Fast Resolution On Tanker
Thu, June 26, 2008 - 10:49 am
Defense Secretary Robert Gates wants "to make sure that there are no further delays" and will be involved in any subsequent decision on the $40 billion dollar tanker contract.
Northrop Grumman Awaits Final Tanker Propsal
Mon, August 18, 2008 - 4:29 pm
Company doesn't foresee any significant differences between the rough draft and the final proposal, which is expected to be issued sometime this week.
Boeing’s New Ammunition
Thu, June 05, 2008 - 5:55 pm
Senator believes Boeing will put spin on the forced resignations of 2 high ranking Air Force officials.
$600 Million Investment At Brookley Field
Sat, March 08, 2008 - 11:08 pm
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.
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.
Tiahrt Pushing For New Tanker Competition
Thu, June 26, 2008 - 12:21 pm
According to a memo obtained by News 5, Kansas Congressman Todd Tiahrt is introducing legislation Thursday that would require the Air Force to rebid the $40 billion tanker contract.
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.
Brownback: I’m Mad About Tanker
Tue, March 04, 2008 - 2:00 pm
Three U.S. Senators are teaming up to fight the Air Force's decision to award the tanker contract to Northrop Grummand & EADS. Click to read the full statement.
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
AL Company Defeats Boeing In Tanker Battle
Wed, October 01, 2008 - 11:35 am
Air Force awarded KC-135 maintenance contract to Boeing. Alabama Aircraft Industries challenged. Court ruled Air Force must rebid the contract.
Boeing: Reports Are Not Accurate
Mon, March 10, 2008 - 9:16 am
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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