GE Aerospace to Acquire Turbine Blade Supplier for $11.75 Billion
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GE Aerospace has announced a plan to acquire its turbine blade supplier for $11.75 billion, but the transaction has not yet been completed. Single-crystal turbine blades can withstand temperatures above 1,500°C, and only a handful of companies and five countries currently master single-crystal casting technology. Rolls-Royce has invested more than £19 million to expand its casting facility in Rotherham, UK. Meanwhile, China is working to become the sixth country to master the full industrial chain, though it still trails Western advantages in production capacity, safety record, and supply chain.
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BBC reports that single-crystal turbine blades inside jet engines can withstand temperatures above 1,500C, with only a handful of firms and five countries mastering the casting technology. GE Aerospace plans to acquire its blade supplier for $11.75 billion, while Rolls-Royce invests over £19 million in its UK facility. China aims to become the sixth country to master the full supply chain.
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