The airline will acquire up to $4.5 billion worth of LEAP engines from CFM Intl. and GE Aerospace to power more than 300 new aircraft it has on order for delivery over the next six years.
Kicking off a national "State of Manufacturing" Tour, National Association of Manufacturers' Jay Timmons and others spoke of the need for expanding grid, investing in infrastructure and more.
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