Washington DC (SPX) May 08, 2008 –
The recent decision by ATA Airlines to file bankruptcy and cease operations — including the charter service it provided to the U.S. military — makes more apparent the wisdom of the U.S. Air Force decision to select the Northrop Grumman KC-45 as America’s new tanker. In evaluating the competing proposals, the Air Force considered the ability to carry passengers a Key Performance Parameter (KPP).