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The 1980s
Aircraft Program Evolution
- Boeing introduces the 767 to compete in the medium-range market with the Airbus A310.
- The Space Shuttle Columbia becomes the first craft to be used for more than one space mission, boosted by aluminum powder propellant produced by Alcoa.
- NASA issues initial construction contracts for the international space station.
Alcoa Aerospace Technology Evolution
- Alcoa launches a major initiative to develop lightweight aerospace aluminum-lithium alloys. They are used in several major space program applications.
- Alcoa alloy 7050-T7751 is used on the C-17.
- Huck introduces an all-titanium blind fastener that is used in the C-17, EFA and Raytheon Premier I.
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