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Since the dawn of aviation, Alcoa has continuously enhanced and broadened its product portfolio to meet customer needs and help them explore new frontiers. Almost all aluminium aerospace alloys in use today were originally developed by Alcoa. Alcoa developed the world’s largest aerospace forgings to reduce weight and lower cost on the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter. Alcoa Howmet is the world leader in single-crystal technology for advanced castings that withstand the extreme temperatures of clean-burning aero engines.
Alcoa Aerospace is a leader in green technology and materials that help planes fly farther, cleaner and longer. Alcoa supplies sheet, plate, extrusions, castings and fasteners made from aluminium one of the most recyclable materials on Earth. From 32-meter wingspans to 1/16 inch fasteners holding an airplane together, Alcoa’s aerospace portfolio is well diversified and strong. As aircraft constructed from multiple materials become more prevalent, Alcoa’s most advanced, proprietary solutions are critical to making these highly complex aircraft possible. Alcoa materials and technology are on virtually every commercial & military aircraft around the world.
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