Alabama’s Lt. Gov. Defends Tanker Deal
Fri, April 04, 2008 - 12:52 pm
Alabama's top Democrat is defending the AF's selection of Northrop Grumman/EADS, putting him at odds with some national Democrats who have criticized the tanker contract.
NG/EADS & Air Force Fighting Tanker “PR Protest”
Thu, March 27, 2008 - 9:51 am
Northrop Grumman and the Air Force have asked the government to dismiss key pieces of what they call Boeing's public relations protest of the $40 billion tanker contract.
Mobile Ready For Change
Fri, March 21, 2008 - 8:48 am
After losing thousands of jobs when Brookley Field closed in the late 1960's, industry in the Port City is booming thanks to recent development.
Northrop Grumman Responds To Protest
Fri, March 14, 2008 - 6:11 am
Northrop Grumman CEO says move would jeopardize all procurements.
Congressman Dicks Confident Boeing Will Win
Thu, March 13, 2008 - 11:02 pm
Congressman Norm Dicks speaks out in favor of Boeing over Northrop Grumman. He believes the company will prevail in the tanker fight.
McCain: I Had Nothing To Do With The Contract
Wed, March 12, 2008 - 12:19 am
Republican presidential nominee John McCain denies he influenced the Air Force's decision to choose Northrop Grumman/EADS over Boeing. Two of his current advisors worked for EADS as recently as last year.
County Commission Confident Despite Protest
Mon, March 10, 2008 - 8:46 pm
Mobile County Commissioners remain confident the KC-45A tankers will be assembled in Mobile despite Boeing's plan to protest the Air Force's decision.
Boeing Protest Hits Brookley
Mon, March 10, 2008 - 7:25 pm
Boeing's decision to protest could put the brakes on groundbreaking at Brookley Field.
Sessions Responds To Boeing’s Protest
Mon, March 10, 2008 - 6:55 pm
U.S. Senator Jeff Sessions says he's disappointed that Boeing has decided to protest the Air Force's decision to award the tanker contract to Northrop Grumman/EADS.
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: Reports Are Not Accurate
Mon, March 10, 2008 - 10:16 am
Boeing says reports that Northrop Grumman and EADS won the tanker competition by a large margin aren't accurate. Click to read the entire statement.
$600 Million Investment At Brookley Field
Sun, March 09, 2008 - 12:08 am
Northrop Grumman and EADS will spend 600-million dollars on the plant at Brookley Field where the two companies will build the new Air Force refueling tankers.
