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Tanker Talk: Northrop ponders protest; Boeing takes no prisoners
Analysts are weighing in on Boeing’s announcement yesterday that it will offer the Air Force a tanker based…
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Airbus’ orders for February: Zero
February was a cold, uneventful month for Airbus’ order books.
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Four governors support buying both Northrop and Boeing tankers
Although the Pentagon has rejected the notion of buying two tankers for the Air Force’s lucrative contract, that…
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Boeing CEO pledges to keep tanker work in Everett, Sen. Murray says
Sen. Patty Murray, D-Wash., recently sat down with Boeing CEO Jim McNerney. During the course of their discussion,…
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Boeing sells two 737s to Somon Air
Tajikistan-based Somon Air has ordered two Boeing Co. 737s, the companies announced today.
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Air traffic improved in January
Both passenger and freight air traffic increased in January, compared to the previous year. But an industry group…
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EADS urges Northrop to bid on tanker – report
Northrop Grumman is edging closer to a decision on whether it will bid on a $35 billion aerial…
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Boeing’s 787 program tops 200 hours of flight
The Boeing Co.’s 787 program has surpassed the 200-hour mark of flight testing.
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What will Northrop do about Air Force tanker contest?
Politicians and industry observers alike seem to think the Boeing Co. has the edge in the Air Force…
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Boeing, Northrop backers trade tanker jabs
The Air Force’s $35 billion aerial refueling tanker contest is no stranger to controversy or flared tempers.
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Air Force: KC-X tanker to make first flight in 2012
The Air Force just released its final request for proposals for its $35 billion tanker contest this week.
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A different kind of Airbus A380 …
What’s 7 feet long, 6 feet wide and contains 35,000 pieces?
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Boeing finalizes United’s 787 order
The Boeing Co. and United Airlines have finalized an order for 25 Dreamliner jets, the companies said Thursday.
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Boeing puts another 787 Dreamliner in the air — photo
The Boeing Co. has three 787 jets in flight testing after another Dreamliner took to the skies shortly…
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Pentagon to discuss AF tanker contract today
Pentagon officials will hold a press conference today to discuss the Air Force aerial refueling tanker contest.
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Virgin Blue to order 50 Boeing 737s
Virgin Blue said it plans to order 50 of the Boeing Co.’s 737 single-aisle jets.
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Where the states fall in the Boeing-Northrop tanker battle …
Yesterday, Gov. Chris Gregoire launched her U.S. Tanker 2010 coalition, which includes the support of governors from eight…
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Mobile, Ala. official: Splitting A.F. tanker a ‘no-brainer’
Officials from Mobile, Ala., are in Washington, D.C., today to lobby Congress over the Air Force tanker contract.
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Gov. Gregoire launches “U.S. Tanker 2010” effort
Gov. Chris Gregoire and eight other governors today launched a coalition to lobby for the Boeing Co. in…
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New coalition pushes for splitting Air Force tanker contract
As Gov. Chris Gregoire prepares to launch today a coalition to back the Boeing Co.’s efforts to win…