New C-17 engine nacelles enter production

Northrop Grumman has begun producing newly designed engine nacelles for the McDonnell Douglas C-17 airlifter. MDC said they will shave about $4 million from the cost of each plane. The new nacelle replaces titanium and composite parts with lower cost aluminum components in areas such as the fan...

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