For decades, modern aircraft have been primarily made out of aluminum due to its lightweight, non-magnetic nature, and easy machineability. Stainless steel, titanium, and tungsten are also used in ...

Boeing has named PPG Industries’ chromate-free pre-treatment and exterior decorative primer as standard for its 737NG series. Chromate compounds have been common in paint for years because they ...

At first glance, a freshly built Boeing 737 appears to have an odd green patchwork that might look like a shoddy paint job from a sketchy shop. In reality, the green coating on newly assembled Boeing ...