Woodward, Hexcel to Merge in Climate-Change Technology Push

An Airbus A350 in flight.
Hexcel and Woodward are suppliers on many programs, including the A350.
Credit: Airbus -- S. Ramadier
Fluid and motion-control systems supplier Woodward and materials leader Hexcel have proposed a stock merger to create one of the largest independent aerospace and defense suppliers, the companies announced Jan. 12. Spurred mainly by climate change concerns and growing demands on aviation to curb...
Michael Bruno

Based in Washington, Michael Bruno is Aviation Week Network’s Executive Editor for Business. He oversees coverage of aviation, aerospace and defense businesses, supply chains and related issues.

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