Tanker incentives to change

MOBILE, Ala. - The city council, county commission, airport authority and city industrial development board will be meeting to modify incentive agreements each made in 2006 in an attempt to lure refueling tanker assembly to Mobile. Officials have indicated that the deals are similar to those granted at that time, but it’s likely that details will remain under wraps. (Source: Mobile Press-Register, 06/29/10) The Northrop Grumman/EADS team won the $40 million contract in February 2008, but it was overturned after a Boeing protest. Northrop dropped out after it determined the new requirements favored a smaller plane offered by Boeing. EADS is submitting a bid as the prime contractor.