Boeing, Airbus Working With Saudi Arabia on Metals for Planes
- Kingdom working to get metals certified for use in planes
- Saudi Arabia also pushing to locally manufacturing some parts
The Khnaiguiyah mining site in Khnaiguiyah, Saudi Arabia.
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Saudi Arabia said it’s working with top airplane makers Boeing and Airbus to get its aluminum and titanium approved for use in their planes as part of a push to get more manufacturing done inside the kingdom.
Achieving certification would potentially help the jet manufacturers overcome supply hurdles, including difficulties securing some raw materials. Saudi Arabia is also discussing making more aircraft components locally, according to the Saudi General Authority of Civil Aviation.