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aerial refueling tanker

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Illustration for the news story: Mobile’s Airbus Plant Braces for a Third Round in the Air Force Tanker Wars

Mobile

Mobile’s Airbus Plant Braces for a Third Round in the Air Force Tanker Wars

Airbus and Lockheed Martin are teaming up for another run at an Air Force tanker contract that could add a new production line at…

Feb 2, 2022

Illustration for the news story: As Air Force Tanker Bid Deadline Nears, Mobile’s Jobs Stakes Take Center Stage

Mobile

As Air Force Tanker Bid Deadline Nears, Mobile’s Jobs Stakes Take Center Stage

Jul 9, 2010

Illustration for the news story: Mobile Woman’s Call for Prayer Vigils Over Airbus Tanker Bid Draws City Hall’s Attention

Mobile

Mobile Woman’s Call for Prayer Vigils Over Airbus Tanker Bid Draws City Hall’s Attention

Jan 8, 2010

Illustration for the news story: Sessions Takes the Senate Floor to Defend Alabama Workers and the Mobile Tanker Bid

Mobile

Sessions Takes the Senate Floor to Defend Alabama Workers and the Mobile Tanker Bid

Dec 15, 2009

Illustration for the news story: Northrop Grumman Warns It Will Quit the Tanker Race, Putting Mobile’s Brookley Plans at Risk

Mobile

Northrop Grumman Warns It Will Quit the Tanker Race, Putting Mobile’s Brookley Plans at Risk

Dec 1, 2009

Illustration for the news story: Key House Chairman Backs Splitting the Air Force Tanker Contract, a Decision Mobile Was Watching Closely

Mobile

Key House Chairman Backs Splitting the Air Force Tanker Contract, a Decision Mobile Was Watching Closely

Mar 11, 2009

Illustration for the news story: An Orange Beach Developer Takes On Jo Bonner, and the Oddsmaker Is Unimpressed

Mobile

An Orange Beach Developer Takes On Jo Bonner, and the Oddsmaker Is Unimpressed

Feb 19, 2009 Orange Beach

Illustration for the news story: A Deer Hunt With His Son Ended Jo Bonner’s 2010 Run for Governor

Mobile

A Deer Hunt With His Son Ended Jo Bonner’s 2010 Run for Governor

Feb 17, 2009

Illustration for the news story: Mobile Watched 2008 Tanker Competition as Boeing Weighed Its Next Step

Mobile County

Mobile Watched 2008 Tanker Competition as Boeing Weighed Its Next Step

Aug 12, 2008

Illustration for the news story: Lost in Translation: What the EADS Chief Really Said About Building in Mobile

Mobile

Lost in Translation: What the EADS Chief Really Said About Building in Mobile

Aug 6, 2008

Illustration for the news story: Air Force Planned Limited Rebid of Tanker Contract in 2008

Mobile County

Air Force Planned Limited Rebid of Tanker Contract in 2008

Jul 9, 2008

Illustration for the news story: Shelby Defends Mobile’s Tanker Win in Financial Times Op-Ed as Boeing Backers Pile On

Politics

Shelby Defends Mobile’s Tanker Win in Financial Times Op-Ed as Boeing Backers Pile On

Mar 10, 2008 Mobile

Illustration for the news story: Boeing Protest Expected as Mobile Basks in Airbus Tanker Win, ThyssenKrupp Plant Adds to Momentum

Mobile

Boeing Protest Expected as Mobile Basks in Airbus Tanker Win, ThyssenKrupp Plant Adds to Momentum

Mar 1, 2008