Industry News

China is idling on runway to build jumbo planes fleet
When news spread earlier this year that China was setting up a company to develop and build large commercial jets, it really wasn’t much breaking news at all. At least not to Boeing CEO James McNerney.

FAA certifies GEnx engine as airworthy
The GEnx aircraft engine, in which Volvo Aero plays a major role, has received airworthiness certification from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).

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Alcoa Inc. has acquired two aerospace fastener manufacturers, Republic Fastener and Van Petty Manufacturing, both in Newbury Park, CA… ATI Industrial Automation has doubled its headquarters and manufacturing facility in Apex, NC. ATI also opened new offices in Detroit, MI, and Beijing, China.