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Tanker Radio Commercials Pulled
Thu, July 31, 2008 - 6:02 pm
A grassroots group in Alabama temporarily pulls their controversial ads.
Tanker Recompetition Must Be Finished Quickly
Thu, July 31, 2008 - 1:03 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.
Tanker Battle: Alabama Strikes Back
Wed, July 30, 2008 - 1:07 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.
Tanker Contest Could Lead To Air Force Changes
Tue, July 22, 2008 - 4:38 pm
The man nominated to lead the Air Force said the GAO's report detailing numerous problems with the $40 billion tanker contract was "troubling," and he plans to change the service's process of awarding contracts.
Overseas Trip Brings Hope For KC-45
Thu, July 17, 2008 - 7:54 pm
Local government leaders push tanker efforts at an international air show.
Tanker Fight Lands In London
Mon, July 14, 2008 - 11:33 am
Boeing executives using Farnborough International Airshow in England to tout their tanker. "We protested based on procedural issues. We believe the U.S. military ought to get the best."
Tanker Re-Bid Could Last More Than 6 Months
Fri, July 11, 2008 - 8:13 am
The Pentagon says there's no guarantee it can select a new winner by the end of the year. Chief Weapons buyer John Young also acknowledged that another protest was possible because "it's hard to see a situation" where the companies involved would accept losing.
GAO Defends Tanker Contract Decision
Thu, July 10, 2008 - 6:15 pm
Lawyers for the General Accounting Office answer questions involving the $40 billion tanker contract.
Boeing Backers Happy About Tanker Re-Bid
Wed, July 09, 2008 - 5:05 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.
Sessions’ Reaction To Tanker Re-Bid
Wed, July 09, 2008 - 4:45 pm
Click here to read Sen. Jeff Sessions reaction to the Pentagon's decision to rebid the $40 billion tanker contract.
Pentagon News Conference On Tanker Contract
Wed, July 09, 2008 - 4:23 pm
Click here to watch the entire Pentagon news conference about why it decided to re-bid the $40 billion tanker contract.
Riley: Gates Made The Right Decision
Wed, July 09, 2008 - 4:13 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."
Boeing: Will Next Tanker Competition Be Fair?
Wed, July 09, 2008 - 3:53 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.
County Commissioners Confident
Wed, July 09, 2008 - 2:49 pm
Mobile County Commissioners remain confident that the new fleet of Air Force refueling tankers will be built at Brookley Field.
Northrop Grumman Confident It Will Win Again
Wed, July 09, 2008 - 2:37 pm
Northrop Grumman says the Air Force has already picked the best tanker. They are confident that the Pentagon will do the same.
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Kansas Rep. Todd Tiahrt says the Air Force Tanker competition was not fair and heavily weighted in favor of Northrop Grumman & EADS. Click to read his letter to President Bush. » View Full Article
