Industry heavy-hitters The Boeing Company and Safran SA have recently started combining their capabilities, resulting in new auxiliary power units (APUs); APUs are onboard engines used to start the main engines, as well as power aircraft systems on the ground and in flight. Safran has already been in the business of APU-making, but now with the addition of The Boeing Co, they are sure to demand more of the market share from rivals Honeywell and UTC –the two leading manufacturers of this part. Read more >>