Largest commercial jet takes to the air for first flight.(AEROSPACE)

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. jobs. Alcoa developed new alloys that add strength and durability to the A380's wings and fuselage. The company produced the ...