Pep rally held to support EADS

MOBILE, Ala. - About 300 people showed up for a pep rally supporting EADS' bid to build tankers for the U.S. Air Force. The celebration was also the formal announcement that EADS is bringing together its 150-member tanker team in Mobile to manage the company's bid during the Air Force's evaluation period. EADS, which plans to assemble the tankers in Mobile, and rival Boeing are competing for the $35 billion contract. A third team, US Aerospace and Antonov, is also in the competition. (Source: Mobile Press-Register, 07/13/10)