28 JUNE 2011www.alu.com.cn
Alcoa Wins $1 Billion Contract
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Alcoa Inc. (AA) the largest U.S. aluminum producer was awarded a $1 billion multiyear supply agreement with aerospace firm Airbus for aluminum sheet and plate products.
As per the agreement, Alcoa’s products will be used in nearly all Airbus commercial aircraft programs including the fuselage panels, structural components and wing skins. Alcoa’s flat rolled products will be supplied from the company's plants in Davenport, Iowa, the United Kingdom and Russia.
Earlier this month, Alcoa announced it had developed a new generation of alloys and technologies, which could lower the weight of airliners by up to 10% and improve fuel efficiency even more.
Alcoa's new aluminum- or aluminum-lithium based alloys and advanced structural technologies use sheet, plate, forgings and hard alloy extrusion products across aircraft structures, including airplane wings and fuselage elements.
As per the agreement, Alcoa’s products will be used in nearly all Airbus commercial aircraft programs including the fuselage panels, structural components and wing skins. Alcoa’s flat rolled products will be supplied from the company's plants in Davenport, Iowa, the United Kingdom and Russia.
Earlier this month, Alcoa announced it had developed a new generation of alloys and technologies, which could lower the weight of airliners by up to 10% and improve fuel efficiency even more.
Alcoa's new aluminum- or aluminum-lithium based alloys and advanced structural technologies use sheet, plate, forgings and hard alloy extrusion products across aircraft structures, including airplane wings and fuselage elements.
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