Did you know? Aluminium makes up nearly 80% of a modern aircraft

The materials used in the aircraft industry must meet strict requirements: they should be lightweight and extremely #durable. Aluminium's combination of #lightness, #strength and workability makes it the ideal material for today's commercial aircraft. Many internal fittings such as seating on planes are also made from aluminium plant to save weight and therefore fuel, reduce emissions and increase the aircraft's payload.