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Public Battle For Tanker

Wed, March 12, 2008 - 6:50 pm

Northrop Grumman and Mobile might have won the tanker contest but the fight to win public opinion is just beginning.

Keeping the Tanker

Wed, March 12, 2008 - 1:29 pm

A new petition is urges people to support the Air Force's decision to award a tanker contract to Northrop Grumman and EADS.

Tanker Contract: Political Firestorm

Wed, March 12, 2008 - 10:31 am

Air Force officials will have to explain to a Senate subcomittee about why they chose Northrop Grumman and EADS to build a new fleet of tankers instead of Boeing.

Dicks: Tanker Pick “Catastrophic Fiasco”

Tue, March 11, 2008 - 7:03 pm

Washington Congressman Norm Dicks is throwing another round of strong words at the Air Force about their tanker choice.

Boeing: Air Force Chose the Wrong Plane

Tue, March 11, 2008 - 2:06 pm

Boeing has filed a formal protest with the federal government. They say the original mission for the tankers was lost in the decision making process.

Boeing: We Brought Our “A” Game

Tue, March 11, 2008 - 1:24 pm

Boeing says the tanker competition was seriously flawed & the wrong plane was chosen. Click to read their statement.

Northrop Grumman: 48,000 Jobs Supported

Tue, March 11, 2008 - 11:02 am

Northrop Grumman says the tanker contract will support 48,000 jobs across the nation. Click for the full text of their release.

Boeing Will Protest Tanker Decision

Mon, March 10, 2008 - 5:01 pm

Boeing says there were flaws in the Air Force's decision making process. Click for the full text of the release.

Boeing to Protest?

Mon, March 10, 2008 - 3:10 pm

Boeing moving closer to protesting Air Force tanker decision.

Northrop Grumman: KC-45A Clearly Superior

Mon, March 10, 2008 - 2:35 pm

The Air Force has talked to Northrop Grumman about why they were chosen to build a new fleet of Air Force tankers. Northrop Grumman says the Air Force clearly explained why their tanker was superior. Click to read the full text of the release.

Boeing: We Have Serious Concerns

Mon, March 10, 2008 - 2:29 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.

Northrop Grumman: Set the Record Straight

Mon, March 10, 2008 - 10:59 am

Northrop Grumman says they want to set the record straight about the Air Force Tanker, where the parts will come from & how many jobs will be created. Click to read the full release.

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