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Malaysia Reports EADS Wins Tanker
Wed, February 27, 2008 - 6:25 pm
The story of the heated tanker competition is being reported across the world. One particular article is getting a lot of attention on the Gulf Coast.
GAO Defends Tanker Contract Decision
Thu, July 10, 2008 - 5:15 pm
Lawyers for the General Accounting Office answer questions involving the $40 billion tanker contract.
Boeing Workers Stage Protest
Thu, March 20, 2008 - 12:49 pm
Workers in Washington state are upset they didn't win the tanker contract. See how they are protesting the decision.
Kansas Lawmakers Want Tanker Bid Extension
Fri, August 22, 2008 - 9:06 am
Republican Senators Pat Roberts and Sam Brownback say Boeing needs four extra months to respond to the new request for a larger
aircraft.
Gov. Riley Defends Tanker Decision
Tue, March 04, 2008 - 7:32 pm
Governor Riley says Northrop Grumman and EADS were selected for an Air Force tanker contract because they offered a superior product.
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.
Hope In The Air For Tanker Contract
Tue, June 17, 2008 - 8:00 pm
Announcement of review results could come Wednesday
Bonner Pleased Gates Is Taking Over Tanker
Wed, July 09, 2008 - 1:27 pm
Congressman Jo Bonner says he's pleased the defense secretary is taking over the re-bid for the $40 billion tanker contract
Sessions Hopeful About Tanker
Thu, February 28, 2008 - 9:56 am
The Air Force hasn't announced who will win a contract to build Air Force Tankers, but Sen. Jeff Sessions is hoping Mobile will be a big winner.
AF, “Northrop Brought It’s A Game”
Wed, March 05, 2008 - 7:30 pm
The Air Force defends its decision to pick the Northrop team to build tankers. Opponents had an earful to give back.
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 Re-Bid Could Last More Than 6 Months
Fri, July 11, 2008 - 7:13 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.
Mobile Co. Commission Weighs in on Tanker Decision
Mon, March 10, 2008 - 1:46 pm
The Mobile County Commission is getting involved in the firestorm over Northrop Grumman and EADS winning a $40 billion dollar contract to build Air Force tankers. Click to read the full text of their resolution.
Northrop Grumman Confident It Will Win Again
Wed, July 09, 2008 - 1:37 pm
Northrop Grumman says the Air Force has already picked the best tanker. They are confident that the Pentagon will do the same.
Changing The Rules?
Thu, February 28, 2008 - 6:50 pm
Reuters reports that the Air Force changed the criteria in the heated tanker contest. The change resulted in a lower score for the team that wants to build in Mobile.
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
