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Reuters

GE Aerospace to acquire engine-castings supplier CPP for $11.75 billion amid persistent capacity constraints

GE Aerospace has agreed to buy Consolidated Precision Products from Warburg Pincus and Berkshire Partners for $11.75 billion. The acquisition would expand GE’s control of engineered castings, critical jet-engine components, as aerospace manufacturers contend with persistent casting shortages and constrained production capacity.

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2026-09-08T04:50:12.220656-07:00
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Associated Press • Rio Yamat

From the Lockerbie bombing to 9/11: How attacks on flights defined US air travel

By Associated Press: The aviation security system that travelers encounter at U.S. airports was built layer by layer, often after attacks or attempted attacks exposed new vulnerabilities.

2026-09-08T03:37:24.729378-07:00
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eVTOL Insights • Thomas Sleightholm

UK CAA Selects Three Projects for Latest Hydrogen Aviation Challenge

By eVTOL Insights: The UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has selected three projects to participate in the third round of its Hydrogen Challenge, focusing on aircraft turnaround operations, hydrogen storage and airside supply infrastructure.

2026-09-08T04:54:54.316058-07:00