The 787 Dreamliner was supposed to be a big jump forward for Boeing — notably, the first plane to be made entirely of composites rather than aluminum. It consumes 20% less fuel than an equivalent 767; which, given today’s increasing fuel prices and airlines’ diminishing profit margins, should make it an extremely desirable aircraft.
The 787’s Problems Run Deeper Than Outsourcing
When you’re creating something entirely new, you’d better be tightly integrated.
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