Cutting costs
Composites, with their greater durability and corrosion resistance, are anticipated to significantly lower maintenance costs over the life of the airplanes on which they are used in large percentages. For instance, a 2006 Boeing AERO magazine article claimed that the new 787-8 will have “30% lower...
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