The Government Accountability Office has sustained Boeing’s protest over the Air Force’s KC-X tanker award to Northrop Grumman-EADS in February. In a three-page document just issued by the agency, GAO found fault with USAF’s evaluation methods on seven counts, thereby recommending that the Air Force “reopen discussions with the offerors, obtain revised proposals, re-evaluate the revised proposals, and make a new source-selection decision.” More to follow.
Air Force Changes Rules for Pregnant Aircrew—Again
April 3, 2025
The Air Force is changing its policy for pregnant aircrew, generally reverting to rules set in 2019 that barred female aviators from flying during the first trimester—or from flying in aircraft with ejection seats at all—due to potential risks to the pilot and her unborn fetus.