Boeing Statement on U.S. Air Force Aerial Refueling Tanker Decision

Posted on: Mar. 1st, 2008 || Source: Boeing | E-mail Article | Print Article

Boeing Statement on U.S. Air Force Aerial Refueling Tanker Decision

ST. LOUIS, Feb. 29, 2008 -- We were just informed that our KC-767 Advanced Tanker proposal was not selected in the KC-135 Replacement Program known as KC-X.

Obviously we are very disappointed with this outcome. We believe that we offered the Air Force the best value and lowest risk tanker for its mission. Our next step is to request and receive a debrief from the Air Force. Once we have reviewed the details behind the award, we will make a decision concerning our possible options, keeping in mind at all times the impact to the warfighter and our nation.

The Boeing Company would like to thank the many people who helped us in this campaign. We have received tremendous support from our suppliers, elected federal/state/local leaders, unions, community groups, and the 160,738 men and women who work for Boeing.
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