11/17/2011 2:09:00 PM
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Alcoa Teams with Embraer S.A. of Brazil
Commercial jet maker Embraer S.A. and Alcoa signed a new technology sharing agreement that will utilize Alcoa’s proprietary aluminum alloys, advanced design and manufacturing techniques, and its fastener technologies to support Embraer’s development of new high-performance metallic fuselage and wing solutions for its aircraft.
Embraer S.A. is the world’s largest manufacturer of commercial jets up to 120 seats, and is one of Brazil’s leading exporters.
Alcoa is the leading supplier of aluminum sheet, plate, extrusions and forgings, and fasteners to Embraer.
The new agreement lends Alcoa’s aluminum, design and fastener technologies to help Embraer develop high-performance aluminum aircraft.
In June of this year, Alcoa launched a number of new aerospace solutions, including new proprietary alloys and advanced structural technologies that will lower the weight, cost and maintenance of new aircraft, compared to composites. Following that launch, Alcoa secured major new supply agreements with airframers.
“Alcoa’s history of developing aerospace solutions dates more than 100 years to Kitty Hawk,” said Franklin Feder — President, Alcoa Latin America and Caribbean. “We look forward to building upon our latest metallic technology solutions to help Embraer build the best planes possible.”
The move helps Alcoa counter Boeing advancements in composite aircraft, which by some estimates use as much as 80% fewer fasteners than traditional aircraft.
Founded in 1969, Embraer S.A. employs a workforce of more than 17,200 to design, develop, manufacture and sell aircraft and systems for the commercial aviation, executive aviation, and defense and security segments.
Alcoa’s aerospace business comprises 4 units with operations totaling approximately $3 billion in revenues and #1 share positions in their markets: Alcoa Global Rolled Products and Alcoa Forgings and Extrusions serving the structures market; Alcoa Fastening Systems; and Alcoa Power and Propulsion. ©2011 GlobalFastenerNews.com
Commercial jet maker Embraer S.A. and Alcoa signed a new technology sharing agreement that will utilize Alcoa’s proprietary aluminum alloys, advanced design and manufacturing techniques, and its fastener technologies to support Embraer’s development of new high-performance metallic fuselage and wing solutions for its aircraft.
Embraer S.A. is the world’s largest manufacturer of commercial jets up to 120 seats, and is one of Brazil’s leading exporters.
Alcoa is the leading supplier of aluminum sheet, plate, extrusions and forgings, and fasteners to Embraer.
The new agreement lends Alcoa’s aluminum, design and fastener technologies to help Embraer develop high-performance aluminum aircraft.
The move helps Alcoa counter Boeing advancements in composite aircraft, which by some estimates use as much as 80% fewer fasteners than traditional aircraft.
In June of this year, Alcoa launched a number of new aerospace solutions, including new proprietary alloys and advanced structural technologies that will lower the weight, cost and maintenance of new aircraft, compared to composites. Following that launch, Alcoa secured major new supply agreements with airframers.
“Alcoa’s history of developing aerospace solutions dates more than 100 years to Kitty Hawk,” said Franklin Feder — President, Alcoa Latin America and Caribbean. “We look forward to building upon our latest metallic technology solutions to help Embraer build the best planes possible.”
Founded in 1969, Embraer S.A. employs a workforce of more than 17,200 to design, develop, manufacture and sell aircraft and systems for the commercial aviation, executive aviation, and defense and security segments.
Alcoa’s aerospace business comprises 4 units with operations totaling approximately $3 billion in revenues and #1 share positions in their markets: Alcoa Global Rolled Products and Alcoa Forgings and Extrusions serving the structures market; Alcoa Fastening Systems; and Alcoa Power and Propulsion. ©2011 GlobalFastenerNews.com
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