News
- September 3, 2010
- By Tacoma News Tribune
1,000th 767 production starts next week
Boeing hopes to keep the 767 production line going for several more years if the Air Force buys a 767-based tanker to replace the 40-year-old airborne refuelers now in its inventory.
- September 1, 2010
- By Mobile Press Register
EADS chief Sean O'Keefe returns to D.C. after Alaska plane crash
EADS North America chief executive Sean O’Keefe has returned to Washington, D.C., where he is continuing to recover from injuries suffered in an Aug. 9 plane crash in remote Alaska.
- August 27, 2010
- By Business Week
4 Gulf Coast states join forces to boost economy
The group says it is supporting efforts that would bring a contract for construction of a $40 billion Air Force aerial tanker to Mobile, Ala.
- August 27, 2010
- By Mobile Press Register
Four-state coastal alliance aims to revive Gulf region after oil spill
Elected officials from coastal Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana and northwest Florida said the proposed “Ready 4 Takeoff” coalition will focus on a handful of economic development projects that could create jobs and speed the recovery process from the catastrophe. The U.S. Air Force tanker contract is high on the list of priorities.
- August 27, 2010
- By Mobile Press Register
Obama avoids air tanker specifics
President Barack Obama did some campaigning in Boeing Co.’s backyard last week but steered clear of any specific talk about the company’s competition for the Air Force tanker contract.
- August 13, 2010
- By Herald Net
Political ads focus on Boeing jobs in Wash.; Machinists respond
"If it wasn't for Sen. Murray and (Rep.) Norm Dicks, Airbus would be building those tankers."
- August 13, 2010
- By International Business Times
Most important man in battle for $35-billion defense contract nearly dies
The battle for an enormous $35-billion government defense contract took an unusual and unexpected twist when the head of one of the competing firms. Sean O'Keefe of aircraft conglomerate Challenger EADS North America, almost died in a plane crash in Alaska.
- August 12, 2010
- By Wichita Eagle
Five questions with Barry Eccleston, president and CEO, Airbus Americas
A contract to supply tankers to the Air Force is on everybody's mind. What's your view on the competition?
- August 12, 2010
- By Foreign Policy
Tanker calculus: How long can the Air Force wait for new planes? Not long
Despite its poor record in managing the process, the Air Force still needs to be in the pilot's seat and make a decision based on forecast needs. However, it should not wait too long.
- August 12, 2010
- By Mobile Press Register
EADS exec Sean O'Keefe in critical condition after air crash
A battered O'Keefe, 54, and his son, Kevin, were among four survivors stranded for hours on a remote mountain inside the wrecked float plane.
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