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Largest commercial jet takes to the air for first flight.(AEROSPACE)
Advanced Materials & Processes, June, 2005
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The Airbus A380--the world's largest commercial aircraft--lifted off for its maiden flight out of Toulouse, France on April 27, bringing with it numerous Alcoa products such as advanced aerospace aluminum, superalloys, and fastening systems. Airbus spent $6.9 billion with U.S. suppliers last year, supporting more than 140,000 U.S.
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jobs. Alcoa developed new alloys that add strength and durability to the A380's wings and fuselage. The company produced the ...
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