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Tanker Will Support 25,000 Jobs in US
Wed, March 05, 2008 - 1:24 pm
Northrop Grumman responds to the political firestorm that has hit Washington since they won a contract to build Air Force tankers. Click to read the full text of their release.
Opponents of Tanker Contract Voicing Opinions
Wed, March 05, 2008 - 2:01 pm
Lawmakers from Washington State and Kansas are upset about the tanker contract coming to Alabama. Hear what they have to say
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.
Has Mobile Lost Tanker Project?
Wed, June 18, 2008 - 12:32 pm
GAO report is non-binding, but opinion clearly favors Boeing
Tanker Contract Economic Stimulus for Europe?
Thu, April 17, 2008 - 4:15 pm
Congressmen and Union leaders say the Air Force's decision not to buy a tanker from Boeing is a blow for the American Aerospace Industry.
Mobile Commissioner Disappointed Over GAO Report
Wed, June 18, 2008 - 12:56 pm
Mobile County Commission President Steve Nodine says he and others are not giving up in the fight for high paying tanker jobs.
Boeing Backers Named Porkers Of The Month
Tue, April 22, 2008 - 5:00 pm
Citizens Against Government Waste named Congressmen Norm Dicks and Todd Tiahrt "Porkers of the Month" for threatening to reverse the $40 billion Air Force tanker contract.
Shelby Responds to Tanker Re-Bid
Wed, July 09, 2008 - 10:36 am
The Alabama Senator has responded to Defense Secretary Robert Gates's decision to accept limited rebidding of the tanker contract awarded to Northrop Grumman/EADS.
Splitting The Tanker Contract
Fri, May 09, 2008 - 2:32 pm
An influential member of Congress from Florida has asked the Air Force to consider splitting the $40 billion contract for new refueling tankers.
Tanker Team Lands In Mobile
Fri, March 07, 2008 - 6:53 pm
The winning Air Force tanker team lands in Mobile to talk about the deal and what's next.
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: We Brought Our A Game
Tue, March 11, 2008 - 12:24 pm
Boeing says the tanker competition was seriously flawed & the wrong plane was chosen. Click to read their statement.
Tanker Talk on Capitol Hill
Wed, March 05, 2008 - 9:02 am
The Air Force is answering to Congress about why they chose Northrop Grumman and EADS over Boeing.
Northrop: Dont Undermine the System
Fri, March 14, 2008 - 1:03 pm
The head of Northrop Grumman says if Congress tries to block a contract to build Air Force tankers, it would undermine the entire procurement process.
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.