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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.
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.
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.
Shelby To Gates: Tanker Needed Now
Wed, July 02, 2008 - 10:05 am
Click to read letter Alabama Senator sent to Defense Secretary urging movement on tanker appeal
Head Of The Mobile Airport Authority Retiring
Thu, September 04, 2008 - 10:51 am
Bay Haas is calling it quits after 25 years as Executive Director of the Mobile Airport Authority.
Rep. Todd Tiahrt: “Big Mistake From The Beginning”
Wed, June 18, 2008 - 2:02 pm
Kansas Congressman Todd Tiahrt is a Boeing supporter. He says EADS/Northrop Grumman's tanker contract win was very unfair and a mistake. Listen to his comments.
Sessions’ Reaction To Tanker Re-Bid
Wed, July 09, 2008 - 3:45 pm
Click here to read Sen. Jeff Sessions reaction to the Pentagon's decision to rebid the $40 billion tanker contract.
Senator Sessions Responds To GAO Report
Wed, June 25, 2008 - 3:26 pm
Senator Jeff Sessions says after reading the report, he still believe's the Northrop Grumman/EADS tanker is "best airplane for our military."
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.
Boeing: We Have Serious Concerns
Mon, March 10, 2008 - 1:29 pm
Boeing's top officials say they have growing concerns about the Air Force's decision to give a tanker contract to Northrop Grumman and EADS. Boeing calls the Air Force's list of requirements inconsistent. Click to read the full release.
Tanker Decision Expected Wednesday
Tue, July 08, 2008 - 4:17 pm
The Pentagon is expected to announce Wednesday whether the Air Force will rebid a $40 billion contract to build new refueling tankers.
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.
County Commission Reacts
Wed, June 18, 2008 - 3:04 pm
Mobile County Commissioners respond to GAO report favoring Boeing over Northrop-Grumman/EADS in $35 billion Air Force contract
Boeing Backers Happy About Tanker Re-Bid
Wed, July 09, 2008 - 4:05 pm
Kansas Congressman Todd Tiahrt says he and other Boeing supporters finally got what they've wanted since Boeing lost the $40 billion tanker contract in February.
Northrop Grumman: We Offered The Superior Tanker
Wed, June 25, 2008 - 3:56 pm
Northrop Grumman responds to the GAO's 67 page report which explains why it recommended the Air Force rebid the $40 billion tanker contract.
Kansas Congressman Todd Tiahrt got 44 signatures on a harsh letter to the president. It "strongly demands" reversing the tanker decision » View Full Article
