Boeing To Offer Carbon Brakes On 737s

Boeing plans to offer a carbon brake option on new 737s that would reduce weight and lower operating costs. The no-charge option will save up to 700 pounds in airplane weight and increase the wear life up to twice the number of landings, the manufacturer claims. "Carbon brakes offer the same...

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