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VW Workers Vote to Unionize

April 22, 2024
A significant majority of Volkswagen employees in Chattanooga, Tenn., supported a proposal to form a union – handing a win to the United Auto Workers in its effort to organize...
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Pratt Expanding Jet Engine MRO

April 12, 2024
Two separate $20-million investments will expand capacity for GTF engine maintenance/repair/overhaul capabilities, and concentrate R&D expertise there for automation, connectivity...
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Slower Demand Forecast for Steel

April 11, 2024
With inflation, financing costs, and other factors inhibiting recovery, the World Steel Association scaled back its outlook for 2024-2025 global steel demand.
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Machine Tool Orders Signal Growth

April 10, 2024
OEMs’ demand led over contract machining operations, resulting in a small rise in all capital equipment purchases, an increase that confirms signs of expansion in the manufacturing...
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Jet Services Market Growing

April 9, 2024
The North American aerospace sector is forecast for a 20-year expansion of 45%, according to Airbus, due to rising air-traffic volume and the requirements for more digitally-enabled...
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Ford Cuts Electric F-150 to One Shift

March 29, 2024
Production of the best-selling e-pickup will be reduced by about two-thirds as the automaker adapts to current market demand and redirects its EV program to more affordable options...
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Manufacturers Eager for AI Results

March 28, 2024
A global survey found organizations have high hopes for the potential of Artificial Intelligence, but remain concerned about how to integrate new technologies with their current...
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Korean Books $13.7B Airbus Order

March 26, 2024
A total of 33 A350 aircraft will be added as part of the carrier’s fleet modernization and sustainability efforts.
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Boeing Takes Slow Approach to Ensure Certainty

March 22, 2024
Despite the impact on revenues, the aircraft builder has cut its 737 MAX assembly rate as it reviews its processes and performance – and works to regain the market’s trust.