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RCBI helps aerospace company overcome supply chain shortages

10/31/2022

With technical expertise from the Robert C. Byrd Institute (RCBI), a major aerospace company with a large presence in West Virginia is able to produce the difficult-to-find replacement parts it needs to refurbish popular regional jets.

Introduced in 2001, the Bombardier CRJ-700 regional jet quickly became a popular choice for airlines that fly commuter routes. Although the CRJ-700 is no longer produced, a great many are still in service and are expected to continue flying for the foreseeable future.

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