For Immediate Release:

Friday, February 29, 2008

“We are shocked that the Air Force tapped a European company and its foreign workers to provide a tanker to our American military.
 
“At a time when our economy is hurting, this decision to outsource our tankers is a blow to the American aerospace industry, American workers and America’s military.”
 
“Boeing has 75 years of experience building tankers, and its workers are the best in the world.  We look forward to asking tough questions about how the Air Force reached this decision.”