Howmet Aerospace (HWM) 2025 Conference September 04, 2025 09:30 AM ET Company ParticipantsSheila Kahyaoglu - Aerospace & Defense & Airlines Equity ResearchJohn Plant - Chairman & CEOSheila KahyaogluBarbie or something like that.John PlantShe's crazy.Sheila KahyaogluYou only knew what he was referring to. Good morning, everyone. My name is Sheila Kayallo with the Jefferies Aerospace and Defense Equity Research Team. So thank you, Haumet, for being here. John Plant, in case you don't know, chairman and CEO.Ke ...

Core Points - A passenger jet operated by American Airlines experienced an engine fire after reporting engine vibrations, leading to a safe diversion to Denver with 178 people on board [1][3] - The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced an investigation into the incident, which occurred while the aircraft was taxiing after landing [3][4] - All passengers and crew were able to exit the aircraft safely, with 12 individuals taken to the hospital for minor injuries [3][7] Company Insights - The aircraft involved was a 13-year-old Boeing 737-800 equipped with CFM56 engines, manufactured by CFM International, a joint venture between GE and Safran [4] - American Airlines expressed gratitude towards the crew and first responders for their quick actions during the incident [7] Industry Context - Recent aviation incidents, including a mid-air collision and a regional jet mishap, have raised concerns about US aviation safety and contributed to a decline in travel demand [8][9] - American Airlines and Delta Airlines' CEOs indicated that recent crashes and adverse weather conditions are impacting travel demand alongside economic uncertainty [9]