Tanker Recompetition Must Be Finished Quickly
Thu, July 31, 2008 - 1:03 pm
Alabama lawmakers sent a letter to Defense Secretary Robert Gates urging him to make sure the new contest for the $40 billion refueling tanker contract does not focus on anything expect the GAO's recommendations.
Tanker Fight Lands In London
Mon, July 14, 2008 - 11:33 am
Boeing executives using Farnborough International Airshow in England to tout their tanker. "We protested based on procedural issues. We believe the U.S. military ought to get the best."
GAO Defends Tanker Contract Decision
Thu, July 10, 2008 - 6:15 pm
Lawyers for the General Accounting Office answer questions involving the $40 billion tanker contract.
Riley: Gates Made The Right Decision
Wed, July 09, 2008 - 4:13 pm
Governoer Bob Riley says Defense Decretary Robert Gates made the right decision. "It’s right for our men and women in uniform and it’s right for the American taxpayers."
Boeing: Will Next Tanker Competition Be Fair?
Wed, July 09, 2008 - 3:53 pm
Boeing pleased the decision to re-bid the $40 billion tanker contract but is concerned about whether it will be a fair and open competition.
County Commissioners Confident
Wed, July 09, 2008 - 2:49 pm
Mobile County Commissioners remain confident that the new fleet of Air Force refueling tankers will be built at Brookley Field.
Northrop Grumman Confident It Will Win Again
Wed, July 09, 2008 - 2:37 pm
Northrop Grumman says the Air Force has already picked the best tanker. They are confident that the Pentagon will do the same.
Bonner Pleased Gates Is Taking Over Tanker
Wed, July 09, 2008 - 2:27 pm
Congressman Jo Bonner says he's pleased the defense secretary is taking over the re-bid for the $40 billion tanker contract
Tanker Contract Up In The Air
Wed, July 09, 2008 - 1:45 pm
Defense Secretary Robert Gates said the Pentagon would conduct a limited rebid for the $40 billion tanker contract that looks only at issues where the GAO found problems in the initial bidding.
Air Force Will Partially Rebid Tanker Contract
Wed, July 09, 2008 - 11:12 am
Mobile County Commissioner Steve Nodine tells News 5 the Air Force will announce a limited rebidding of the $40 billion dollar tanker contract.
Tanker Announcement at Noon
Wed, July 09, 2008 - 10:05 am
Defense Secretary Robert Gates will hold a news conerence in Washington. Watch it live on News 5 at Noon & wkrg.com
Tanker Decision Expected Wednesday
Tue, July 08, 2008 - 5:17 pm
The Pentagon is expected to announce Wednesday whether the Air Force will rebid a $40 billion contract to build new refueling tankers.
