Boeing and Alcoa sign $1 Billion contract

The largest contract ever between Alcoa and Boeing, valued at $1 billion, will have Alcoa supplying aluminum sheet and plate products to the aerospace manufacturer.

In fact Alcoa becomes the sole supplier to Boeing for wing skins on its metallic structure aircraft. Alcoa plate products, such as wing ribs and skins, will also be on every Boeing platform, including the 787 Dreamliner.