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aerostructure

British  
/ ˈɛərəʊˌstrʌktʃə /

noun

  1. any separately manufactured unit, component, or section of an aircraft or other vehicle capable of flight

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Leonardo’s aerostructure business, which makes parts for Boeing and Airbus, saw a 35.5% fall because of the protracted negative impact of the pandemic.

From Reuters • Jul. 29, 2021

The deal helped it to become the fourth largest aerostructure firm, gaining significant traction at Boeing.

From Reuters • Oct. 18, 2010

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