Boeing Statement on Tanker Protest Ruling

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June 19, 2008

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ST. LOUIS, June 18 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ — Boeing (NYSE: BA) was
informed today that the Government Accountability Office (GAO) found in
Boeing’s favor on a number of issues related to its protest of the U.S. Air
Force’s award of a $35 billion contract to supply the service with its
next-generation aerial refueling aircraft — or KC-X tankers — to begin
replacing the current fleet of KC-135 tankers.

In response to the ruling, Boeing released the following statement from
Mark McGraw, vice president, Tanker Programs:

“We welcome and support today’s ruling by the GAO fully sustaining the
grounds of our protest.

“We appreciate the professionalism and diligence the GAO showed in its
review of the KC-X acquisition process. We look forward to working with the
Air Force on next steps in this critical procurement for our warfighters.”

SOURCE Boeing

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