A Composite Commercial Jet Takes Wing
Boeing's much delayed 787 provides lessons on the limits of outsourcing. But it is also a preview of the future of air travel.
Six airplanes are included in the flight-test fleet, which will log more than 3,000 hours of flying time prior to certification. These first few planes will likely be heavier than initially planned, because of the required reinforcements.
Credit: Boeing
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