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    The CFM International Open Fan concept jet engine.
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    A carbon/carbon fiber component structure produced by Fiber Materials Inc.
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    Lockheed Patriot anti-ICBM system.
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    Con cast steel billets on a run-out table.
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    Global Steel Turns Upward

    Nov. 25, 2024
    In some of the largest producer nations, raw-steel tonnage ticked up sufficiently to spark a 5% rebound worldwide and reverse the five-month trend.
    Spirit AeroSystems
    Fuselage assembly at Spirit AeroSystems, Wichita, Kansas.
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    Boeing Advances $350M to Spirit AeroSystems

    Nov. 13, 2024
    The airframe manufacturer will get a new cash infusion from its major customer to ensure it can remain financially stable and maintain inventory, reduce operating expenses, and...
    NTSB
    NTSB inspectors study a 737 MAX 9 mid-cabin emergency (MED) door.
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    As Boeing Restarts, FAA to Increase Oversight

    Nov. 8, 2024
    Following the resolution of the Machinists’ strike, federal officials will be stepping up the agency’s oversight of the 737 MAX program to ensure proper enforcement of safety ...
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    Boeing 737 aircraft fuselage shipment on BNSF train from Spirit Aerosystems in Wichita, Kan., to Renton, Wash.
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    Spirit AeroSystems Doubts its Own Future

    Nov. 7, 2024
    Supply issues that contributed to the structural and quality defects on 737 MAX fuselages precipitated cash shortage – and now threaten the survivability of the aerostructure ...
    Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace
    The Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace Protector RT20 lightweight turret system.
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    Pentagon Orders $329M Turret System

    Nov. 6, 2024
    The Protector RT20 is a lightweight turret system for USMC amphibious combat vehicles, that can be remotely controlled and operated.
    Boeing
    Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner illustrated in LATAM Group livery.
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    Boeing Draws Another Big Dreamliner Order

    Oct. 29, 2024
    LATAM continues to enlarge its fleet of long-range aircraft with an estimated $3.7-billion order for as many as 15 Boeing 787s.
    David Tadevosian
    Steel billets at torch cutting of a six-strand continuous casting machine.
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    Global Steel Output Drops for Fourth Straight Month

    Oct. 28, 2024
    Steel production was down nearly 5% year-over-year in the latest tally, and continues to fall worldwide as inflation reduces manufacturing and construction activity, particularly...
    Boeing 737Max production in Renton, Wash.
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    Offer Rejected, Strike Goes On at Boeing

    Oct. 25, 2024
    Thousands of Machinists turned down a four-year contract offer with a 35% pay increase, plus a ratification bonus and other incentives – meaning Boeing’s manufacturing and revenue...
    CFM International
    LEAP engine MRO service at Premier MRO.
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    CFM and GE Reinforce MRO

    Oct. 24, 2024
    Following the authenticity crisis in the commercial aircraft supply chain, the jet engine giants are focused on enhancing their LEAP engine service network.