Fighting To Keep Tanker
Tue, March 04, 2008 - 8:00 pm
Losing the Air Force tanker contract was an upset for Boeing. Now, local leaders are fighting to make sure Mobile doesn't get an even bigger upset.
Brownback: I’m Mad About Tanker
Tue, March 04, 2008 - 3:00 pm
Three U.S. Senators are teaming up to fight the Air Force's decision to award the tanker contract to Northrop Grummand & EADS. Click to read the full statement.
Boeing Appeals Tanker Decision
Tue, March 04, 2008 - 1:09 pm
Boeing has asked the Air Force for an immediate debriefing on why the $35 billion aerial refueling tanker contract was awarded to its rival, EADS and partner Northrop Grumman.
Pelosi: I Need an Explanation
Tue, March 04, 2008 - 11:21 am
Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi wants the Air Force to answer to Congress about why Northrop Grumman and EADS beat Boeing for the tanker contract.
Senator Blasts Tanker Decision
Tue, March 04, 2008 - 10:48 am
U.S. Senator blasts Air Force for their decision to buy tankers from Northrop Grumman & EADS instead of Boeing.
A Boom for Brookley
Mon, March 03, 2008 - 6:24 pm
A boom for Brookley Field is on the way and neighbors couldn't be happier about it. They're glad to hear Northrop Grumman and EADS will be building refueling tankers for the Air Force in their neighborhood.
Tanker Project: What Happens Now?
Fri, February 29, 2008 - 10:12 pm
Plenty of celebrations Friday will be followed by more work
Sen.Jeff Sessions: Historic For Alabama and Mobile
Fri, February 29, 2008 - 6:23 pm
Alabama Senator and Mobile native Jeff Sessions was in Washington, D.C. for the big tanker decision.
Hear his interview.
Air Force Picks Mobile and Northrop Grumman/EADS
Fri, February 29, 2008 - 6:15 pm
Air Force: "We look forwards to partnering with them."
Hear the history making announcement from the Pentagon.
Watch the entire press conference
Alabama And Mobile Excited Over $40 Billion Deal
Fri, February 29, 2008 - 5:23 pm
"(Mobile) the hottest city in America to do business."
Hear more excited comments from area leaders.
Mobile Wins Air Force Tanker Contract
Fri, February 29, 2008 - 5:21 pm
News 5 has confirmed that the Air Force picked Northrop Grumman & EADS to assemble a new fleet of Air Refueling Tankers.
Gov. Riley: KC-30 Will Be Built By Patriotic People
Fri, February 29, 2008 - 5:07 pm
Alabama Governor Bob Riley says he is more than enthusiastic about winning the KC-30 Tanker Deal.
Listen to his interview with Mel Showers and Tiffany Craig.
