homeWelcome, sign in or click here to subscribe.login
     


 

 

Machinery


Subscriber content preview

September 28, 2009

Air Force restarts $35B tanker competition

By DONNA BORAK
AP Business Writer

WASHINGTON — The Air Force on Friday launched its third attempt to award a $35 billion tanker contract to either Boeing Co. or Northrop Grumman Corp.

The Air Force said it will be “crystal clear” in its requirements for new tankers that refuel military planes in flight in order to avoid errors from previous selection processes. The service also now wants a plane that's war-ready on day one.


 
. . .


To read this story in full login or purchase a subscription.




Email or user name:
Password:
 
Forgot password? Click here.