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• Aircraft titans spark lobby blitz over tanker contract

  February 21, 2011 in Nation/World, Region Even by Pentagon standards, it’s an eye-popping prize: a $35 billion contract to build nearly 200 giant airborne refueling tankers. And the decade-long brawl by two defense industry titans to … 5

• Work relocates Fairchild tankers

  January 20, 2011 in City on Page A5 Don’t be surprised to see U.S. Air Force jets sharing the runway at Spokane International Airport. Eight aerial refueling tankers will be temporarily based at Spokane International this year while …

• Senators, Rossi weigh in on tanker bid

  September 22, 2010 in City on Page A8 The nation’s nine-year debate on how to replace Air Force tankers became a talking point in two places Tuesday: the floor of the U.S. Senate and the campaign trail in …