Boeing Dropping Out Of Tanker Battle?
Mon, August 11, 2008 - 12:09 pm
Boeing is "strongly considering" not bidding on the $40 billion tanker contract. Some of its backers in Congress argue the revised terms of the competition, issued by the Pentagon last week, favor Northrop Grumman Corp and EADS.
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 Battle: Alabama Strikes Back
Wed, July 30, 2008 - 1:07 pm
A Mobile firefighter, sick of hearing how Boeing losing the $40 billion taker contract would cost American jobs, is now leading the charge to educate Congress and others on Boeing’s past failures.
UK Hacker Loses Appeal Against US Extradition
Wed, July 30, 2008 - 6:16 am
Gary McKinnon is accused of breaking into Pentagon
and NASA computers.
Overseas Trip Brings Hope For KC-45
Thu, July 17, 2008 - 7:54 pm
Local government leaders push tanker efforts at an international air show.
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."
Boeing Backers Happy About Tanker Re-Bid
Wed, July 09, 2008 - 5:05 pm
Kansas Congressman Todd Tiahrt says he and other Boeing supporters finally got what they've wanted since Boeing lost the $40 billion tanker contract in February.
Sessions’ Reaction To Tanker Re-Bid
Wed, July 09, 2008 - 4:45 pm
Click here to read Sen. Jeff Sessions reaction to the Pentagon's decision to rebid the $40 billion tanker contract.
Pentagon News Conference On Tanker Contract
Wed, July 09, 2008 - 4:23 pm
Click here to watch the entire Pentagon news conference about why it decided to re-bid 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.
