Boeing and Lockheed Take a New Tack:

Sept. 23, 2005

In a move that might restart enthusiasm for the planned United Launch Alliance, Boeing and Lockheed Martin announced Wednesday that they have withdrawn their anti-trust filing with the Federal Trade Commission, but they plan to re-file later this week. That starts the clock over for the federal regulators, who questioned the promised cost savings. (DR, 9/22/05)

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