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Tanker Groundbreaking Flowers Get New Life
Thu, June 26, 2008 - 5:59 pm
Northrop Grumman and EADS bought $8000 worth of flowers for the groundbreaking. Now what?
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.
Tanker Battle: Alabama Strikes Back
Wed, July 30, 2008 - 12:07 pm
A Mobile firefighter, sick of hearing how Boeing losing the $40 billion taker contract would cost American jobs, is now leading the charge to educate Congress and others on Boeing’s past failures.
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.
Pentagon Playing Politics Over Tanker Deal
Wed, September 10, 2008 - 4:07 pm
Some golfers are taking a swing at The Pentagon for its tanker decision delay.
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.
Boeing: Will Next Tanker Competition Be Fair?
Wed, July 09, 2008 - 2:53 pm
Boeing pleased the decision to re-bid the $40 billion tanker contract but is concerned about whether it will be a fair and open competition.
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.
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.
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 Recompetition Must Be Finished Quickly
Thu, July 31, 2008 - 12:03 pm
Alabama lawmakers sent a letter to Defense Secretary Robert Gates urging him to make sure the new contest for the $40 billion refueling tanker contract does not focus on anything expect the GAO's recommendations.
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.
“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.
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.
Riley: Gates Made The Right Decision
Wed, July 09, 2008 - 3:13 pm
Governoer Bob Riley says Defense Decretary Robert Gates made the right decision. "It’s right for our men and women in uniform and it’s right for the American taxpayers."