Tiahrt Pushing For New Tanker Competition
Thu, June 26, 2008 - 1:21 pm
According to a memo obtained by News 5, Kansas Congressman Todd Tiahrt is introducing legislation Thursday that would require the Air Force to rebid the $40 billion tanker contract.
Gates Wants Fast Resolution On Tanker
Thu, June 26, 2008 - 11:49 am
Defense Secretary Robert Gates wants "to make sure that there are no further delays" and will be involved in any subsequent decision on the $40 billion dollar tanker contract.
Boeing’s Finger Message On Shirt
Wed, June 25, 2008 - 6:44 pm
The Foosackly's message for Boeing has landed on a t-shirt!
Northrop Grumman: We Offered The Superior Tanker
Wed, June 25, 2008 - 4:56 pm
Northrop Grumman responds to the GAO's 67 page report which explains why it recommended the Air Force rebid the $40 billion tanker contract.
Senator Sessions Responds To GAO Report
Wed, June 25, 2008 - 4:26 pm
Senator Jeff Sessions says after reading the report, he still believe's the Northrop Grumman/EADS tanker is "best airplane for our military."
GAO Report On Tanker Decision
Wed, June 25, 2008 - 11:57 am
The Government Accountability Office has released its 67 page report that explains why it says the $40 billion tanker contract should be re-bid. Click here to read it.
A Finger For Boeing
Mon, June 23, 2008 - 6:40 pm
A Mobile restaurant has a message for the airplane giant "We Would Like To Offer Boeing A Finger."
GAO Decision Will Delay Entire Tanker Project
Fri, June 20, 2008 - 10:50 am
Outgoing Air Force Secretary Michael Wynne says the GAO's recommendation almost certainly means the Air Force will fail to put the new refueling tankers into service starting in 2013.
Why Northrop Backers Are Quiet
Thu, June 19, 2008 - 7:28 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?
Governor Riley: We Didn’t Lose
Thu, June 19, 2008 - 4:14 pm
Alabama Governor Bob Riley says the fight to keep the tanker is not over, despite what the GAO thinks.
Groundbreaking At Brookley Field On Hold
Thu, June 19, 2008 - 3:40 pm
Northrop Grumman announced Thursday the groundbreaking at Brookley Field, scheduled for next weekend, has been put on hold in light of the latest twist in the fight to land the $40 billion tanker contract.
Barbour: NG/EADS Tanker Is The Best Plane
Thu, June 19, 2008 - 1:34 pm
Mississippi Gov. Haley Barbour says he's disappointed with the GAO's recommendation that the Air Force hold a new competition for the $40 billion tanker contract.
