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<< Previous   of   Next >>   ADVERTISEMENT   ADDITIONAL ITEMS • GAO statement ( PDF)   Related Stories • GAO ruling unlikely to resolve tanker debate 6/9/08 • Boeing party turns into wake 3/1/08 • Boeing feels the sting of too many mistakes 3/1/08 • Boeing tanker fight isn't over, political leaders say 3/1/08 • Boeing workers, union reeling from loss of contract 3/1/08 • Q&A on the Air Force tanker decision 3/1/08   CONTACT THE HERALD Mike Benbow, Business Editor benbow@heraldnet.com   Published: Wednesday, June 18, 2008 GAO sustains Boeing's protest of Air Force tanker award Herald Staff Government regulators have sustained the Boeing Co.’s protest of a $35 billion Air Force tanker contract. Boeing protested the Air Force’s decision to award Northrop Grumman and EADS the contract with the Government Accountability Office. The GAO sided with Boeing saying the Air Force made significant errors in selecting the Northrop and EADS tanker over Boeing’s KC-767, a military version of the 767 airliner. The Air Force selected Northrop and EADS’ tanker on Feb. 29. Boeing filed a protest with the GAO in mid-March alleging irregularities in the bid process. The GAO recommended on Wednesday that the Air Force revise its decision. The Air Force has 60 days to decide whether it will comply with the GAO's recommendations. The GAO's ruling isn't binding. See the GAO's full statement about the protest here. READER COMMENTS Be the first to comment. You must be a registered user and verify your e-mail address to post comments to blogs or articles on HeraldNet. To register, click here. To read other terms and conditions, click here. Log out

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