This is the forward section of a Boeing 787 Dreamliner; scheduled for certifica
tion and revenue service later this year. Over 80% by volumen of the aircraft will be composite materials - that's what most of the black stuff is in this mock-up. For the airlines that means a ligther aircraft that is more resistant to corrosion. For Passengers one of the benefits is bigger windows. This mock-up is one of the first composite sections built and was used to idendify defects in the manufacturing process. Engineers marked the problem areas in chalk and was pencil - there weren't many.
tion and revenue service later this year. Over 80% by volumen of the aircraft will be composite materials - that's what most of the black stuff is in this mock-up. For the airlines that means a ligther aircraft that is more resistant to corrosion. For Passengers one of the benefits is bigger windows. This mock-up is one of the first composite sections built and was used to idendify defects in the manufacturing process. Engineers marked the problem areas in chalk and was pencil - there weren't many.
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