US Air Force files motion to dismiss Boeing protest

WASHINGTON, March 26 (Reuters) - The U.S. Air Force on Wednesday said it filed a motion asking the Government Accountability Office to dismiss parts of Boeing Co's (BA.N: Quote, Profile, Research)> protest against a $35 billion aircraft contract to Northrop Grumman.

Spokeswoman Lt. Col. Jennifer Cassidy said the Air Force had filed the motion for partial summary dismissal of the Boeing protest, but declined to give any details.

"In order to protect proprietary information and respect the GAO protective order, we cannot provide further details," Cassidy said.

Northrop filed a similar motion earlier on Wednesday.