ATI, Alcan Fire Salvos in Aircraft Materials' War

The materials wars in the aircraft industry are heating up. Allegheny Technologies Inc. introduced its new titanium ATI 425 Alloy to the commercial aerospace industry at this year’s Farnborough International Air Show, held near London, UK. The Company’s display featured several products made from the new alloy including continuously cold-rolled titanium sheet, formed plate, and prototype aerospace fasteners.

Alcan launched a new lightweight aluminum alloy at the air show as Boeing flew in a composite-bodied Dreamliner 787 in its international air show debut.