Iterative Approach Dominates Technology Choices For Next Single-Aisle

Boeing 787 Dreamliner fuselage forward section under construction

NASA’s HiCAM program seeks to accelerate composite production technologies used for current widebody aircraft, like this Boeing 787 forward section, to meet higher rates for future single-aisle aircraft.

Credit: Spirit AeroSystems
In what seemed like an unguarded moment at the 2011 Paris Air Show, Norwegian’s then-CEO Bjørn Kjos opened up about his real views. He had just ordered more Boeing 737-800s to complement his growing fleet, but actually wanted something different. “I really hope you are doing something new” and not...
Guy Norris

Guy is a Senior Editor for Aviation Week, covering technology and propulsion. He is based in Colorado Springs.

Thierry Dubois

Thierry Dubois has specialized in aerospace journalism since 1997. An engineer in fluid dynamics from Toulouse-based Enseeiht, he covers the French commercial aviation, defense and space industries. His expertise extends to all things technology in Europe.  

Jens Flottau

Based in Frankfurt, Germany, Jens is executive editor and leads Aviation Week's global team of journalists covering commercial aviation.

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