"While we are disappointed with the GAO's latest
decision, we fully intend to continue to press our case until the
Air Force has conducted a full and fair evaluation of proposals. We
believe that a proper evaluation would result in the selection of
AAII as the highest quality and lowest cost source for the
maintenance of the Air Force's KC-135 fleet."
Source: Ron Aramini, president of Alabama
Aircraft Industries, Inc. AAI announced late last week the US
Government Accountability Office (GAO) denied a protest filed by
the company on March 11 challenging a recent decision regarding
ongoing maintenance of the US Air Force fleet of KC-135 air
tankers.