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    Alcoa and COMAC Explore Leading Technology Solutions for C919, China's Largest Passenger Aircraft
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    The aircraft will be assembled in Shanghai, but will source parts and components globally. "The C919 will be the largest passenger jet to be produced in China. Our goal is to design an efficient, high-performance structure that will compete in the global aerospace market. Therefore, it is imperative that we look at design alternatives and collaborate with innovative materials technology leaders like Alcoa" said Wu Guanghui, chief designer of the C919 program and vice president of COMAC. Full Article at TransWorldNews
    The C919 will be the largest passenger jet to be produced in China. Our goal is to design an efficient, high-performance structure that will compete in the global aerospace market. Therefore, it is imperative that we look at design alternatives and collaborate with innovative materials technology leaders like Alcoa
    SOURCE: TransWorldNews 3 weeks ago
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Alcoa and COMAC Explore Leading Technology Solutions for C919, China's Largest Passenger Aircraft
  1. We are working closely with COMAC to develop a tailored solution that will meet COMAC’s goal of creating a globally competitive, high-performance, economical commercial airliner
    SOURCE: TransWorldNews 3 weeks ago

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