Air Force Tanker news articles

Who Wants A Tanker Split?

Posted: 2 days, 3 hours, 52 minutes ago

A high ranking Florida Congressman is reportedly asking the Air Force to split the multi-billion dollar tanker deal!
Splitting The Tanker Contract

Posted: 2 days, 7 hours, 5 minutes ago

An influential member of Congress from Florida has asked the Air Force to consider splitting the $40 billion contract for new refueling tankers.
Full Funding For Air Force Tanker Approved

Posted: 1 week, 3 days, 10 hours, 2 minutes ago

The Armed Services Committee approved a $612.5 billion defense authorization bill that includes full funding for the Air Force’s KC-45 tanker which will be built in Mobile.
Tanker Contract Economic Stimulus for Europe?

Posted: 3 weeks, 3 days, 5 hours, 22 minutes ago

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.
Generals Fight for Tanker

Posted: 1 month, 1 week, 3 days, 2 hours, 17 minutes ago

22 Generals have written the Secretary of Defense asking him to support the Air Force's choice to buy tankers from Northrop Grumman and EADS.
Tiahrt Talks To News 5

Posted: 1 month, 3 weeks, 1 day, 18 hours, 7 minutes ago

Kansas Congressman Todd Tiahrt has spoken out about his outrage over the Air Force's tanker contract. Now, he talks to our Tiffany Craig.
Tanker Letter To President

Posted: 1 month, 3 weeks, 2 days, 17 hours, 47 minutes ago

Kansas Congressman Todd Tiahrt got 44 signatures on a harsh letter to the president. It "strongly demands" reversing the tanker decision
Boeing: Deck Stacked Against Us

Posted: 1 month, 3 weeks, 2 days, 23 hours, 29 minutes ago

Boeing says the Air Force changed their requirements & they didn't have a fair shot at winning a $40 billion dollar Air Force tanker contract.
Tiahrt: Tanker Competition Clearly Unfair

Posted: 1 month, 3 weeks, 3 days, 20 hours, 44 minutes ago

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.
Tanker Money Trail

Posted: 1 month, 3 weeks, 6 days, 18 hours, 17 minutes ago

You've heard all the bickering in Washington about the tanker win. Click here to see who's been lining the campaign pockets of politicians.
Northrop: Don’t Undermine the System

Posted: 1 month, 3 weeks, 6 days, 22 hours, 34 minutes ago

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.
Tanker Talk Goes National

Posted: 1 month, 4 weeks, 22 hours, 22 minutes ago

The fight over an Air Force tanker contract will go before a national audience tonight. Click to find out how to voice your opinion!