Just learned, Boeing loses to Northrup Grumman in the new tanker contest.
http://www.marketwatch.com/...
There more than likely be a protest as un-listed sources stated that there were changed in how the selection criteria in the last minute that were not discussed with either side.
All of those at Boeing are disappointed, sad and a bit in shock over this. By most of the critics, Boeing had this in the bag, as the contract seemed almost tailored to the 767 Tanker (which Boeing builds for Japan and Italy ).
Wow what a loss.