Boeing
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Defense contractor EADS is thinking about its options, following the Air Force\'s choice to give Boeing that $35 billion tanker contract.
March 01, 2011 -
Richard Aboulafia from the Teal Group offers a recap and a look ahead of the tanker saga.
February 25, 2011 -
Two companies vying for the tanker contract are Chicago-based Boeing Co. and European Aeronautic Defence and Space Company.
February 24, 2011 -
The Air Force is expected to announce the winner of the KC-X refueling tanker contract Thursday. This will give Defense an extra weekday to respond to the questions that are sure to follow.
February 23, 2011 -
With all the cuts, can the Defense Department meet the mission, and which Navy and Air Force contractors will be feeling the bite? We ask defense contracting expert, Jim McAleese.
February 18, 2011 -
The Obama administration wants to maintain or boost funding next year for some of the military\'s most expensive space projects, despite mounting pressure for Pentagon spending cuts.
February 11, 2011 -
Seven senators have requested an independent investigation by the Defense Department\'s inspector general into the accidental disclosure of technical data to rival bidders Boeing and EADS in the Air Force\'s refueling tanker competition.
January 31, 2011 -
The general overseeing the Air Force\'s investigation into a November incident that sent competitors\' data to rival bidders said Thursday that she was pleased with the companies\' handling of the situation. The Pentagon remains convinced that the accidental disclosure will not affect the outcome of the $35 billion acquisition.
January 27, 2011 -
The Boeing Co. has landed a contract worth $1.53 billion from the U.S. Navy to manufacture six P-8A Poseidon aircraft.
January 25, 2011 -
Defense News reports that the Army is ordering Boeing to cancel two programs that tested poorly.
January 12, 2011 -
One prominent defense analyst said Boeing executives have grown pessimistic about winning the $35 billion contract.
December 15, 2010 -
Politico reports that Boeing may be at a disadvantage to EADS for winning the Air Force tanker contract award.
December 14, 2010 -
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The Air Force will move forward to finding a contractor for its refueling tanker, despite a mail mix-up between rival contractors.
November 23, 2010 -
Defense News reports that the Air Force sent assessments for a refueling tanker deal to two contractors, but mixed up the info intended for each company.
November 22, 2010