Saturday, February 26, 2011

Boeing Wins $35 Billion Tanker Contract

The NewGen Tanker demonstrates its ability to refuel two aircraft.

by James Parks, Feb 24, 2011

The Air Force has given a major boost to U.S. job creation by awarding a $35 billion contract to build the next generation of air refueling tankers to Boeing Co. The announcement was made at the Pentagon late this afternoon after the financial markets closed.