Alcoa, Embraer S.A. Sign Technology Sharing Agreement To Develop High-Performance Aircraft

Embraer S.A. and Alcoa have 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 family of aircraft.

Embraer S.A. is the world’s largest manufacturer of commercial jets up to 120 seats, and one of Brazil’s leading exporters. Alcoa is the leading supplier of aluminum sheet, plate, extrusions and forgings, and fasteners to Embraer and the aerospace industry. The new agreement will leverage Alcoa's 100 years of aerospace technology experience and latest technology innovations to help Embraer develop high-performance aluminum aircraft using the newest aluminum products including aluminum and aluminum lithium alloys; advanced design approaches and structural technologies; and the latest fastener and joining technologies. 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.