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Second Round Of Bidding Opens For Tanker
Wed, August 06, 2008 - 8:23 pm
The Defense Department outlines what its looking for.
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?
Barbour: NG/EADS Tanker Is The Best Plane
Thu, June 19, 2008 - 12:34 pm
Mississippi Gov. Haley Barbour says he's disappointed with the GAO's recommendation that the Air Force hold a new competition for the $40 billion tanker contract.
Flying with the 117th
Mon, August 13, 2007 - 8:00 am
The Alabama National Guard's 117th Refueling Wing is located in Birmingham. The 117th flies KC-135 tankers. News 5 got to go along as they refueled F15 tankers. Take a look at the video I shot with my digital camera.
Landing the KC-30: Tanker Decision Expected Today
Mon, February 25, 2008 - 8:57 am
The Air Force is expected to announce this afternoon the winner of a $40 billion contract to build a new tanker refueling aircraft. If the Northrop Grumman/EADS team tins, the tanker will be built in Mobile.
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.
Boeing Dropping Out Of Tanker Battle?
Mon, August 11, 2008 - 11:09 am
Boeing is "strongly considering" not bidding on the $40 billion tanker contract. Some of its backers in Congress argue the revised terms of the competition, issued by the Pentagon last week, favor Northrop Grumman Corp and EADS.
Hope In The Air For Tanker Contract
Tue, June 17, 2008 - 8:00 pm
Announcement of review results could come Wednesday
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.
Jets Collide Over Gulf
Wed, February 20, 2008 - 4:34 pm
Two fighter jets collided this afternoon over the Gulf of Mexico.
Update: 10:50 p.m. One pilot has died. Hear from rescue crews out of Mobile
Another Delay in Tanker Decision?
Mon, February 25, 2008 - 12:45 pm
The Air Force tanker contract is the biggest military deal of a generation and it will be decided soon. Some sources say it could delayed until Thursday.
Northrop Grumman: Set the Record Straight
Mon, March 10, 2008 - 9:59 am
Northrop Grumman says they want to set the record straight about the Air Force Tanker, where the parts will come from & how many jobs will be created. Click to read the full release.
Bonner Blasts Tiahrt’s Latest Stunt
Thu, June 26, 2008 - 3:30 pm
Jo Bonner condemned fellow Congressman Todd Tiahrt's latest legislation aimed at requiring the Air Force to rebid the $40 billion tanker contract.
Boeing Dodges The Question
Tue, August 12, 2008 - 4:11 pm
Boeing is dancing around questions about staying in the tanker contest. Read company statements after meetings with the DOD.
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.
An Air National Guard pilot is suing Boeing Corp. over the crash of an F-15C Eagle he was flying on a training mission. » View Full Article
