Air Force increases tanker order

Published: Mon July 17th, 2006
Source: seattlepi.nwsource.com

BATH, England -- The stakes have gone up considerably in the competition to supply the U.S. Air Force with air-refueling tankers.

Instead of an initial buy of 100 tankers, the Air Force wants 189, which would mean considerably more work, and probably many more jobs, for The Boeing Co.'s Everett plant should the company win the competition.

The Air Force recently informed competitors that it wanted more tankers than had been expected initially, although the service has not said anything publicly.» Read the full article...

Friday, March 19, 2010

Predator passes 700,000 hours

Joint STARS resumes re-engining program with two major contract actions

EADS will assess new situation on US Tanker Request for Proposal

F-35 Joint Strike Fighter Succeeds In First Vertical Landing

Tuesday, March 16, 2010

Boeing A160T Proves Resupply Capability for US Marines

Friday, March 12, 2010

Thunderbirds ready for 57th season

Manufacturing Work Starts on First UK F35 Lightning II Aircraft

Gripen NG Demonstrator flight tests in progress

Nimrod MRA4 Declared 'Ready to Train'

F-35B Demonstrates STOVL-mode Flight