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The Boeing 787-8 has just been officially certified by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).
http://www.flightglobal.com/blogs/the-networker/2011/08/787-is-certified-where-will-it-fly.html
The 787 incorporates some of the biggest changes in commercial aircraft construction to come along in 50 years. It is considered to be revolutionary. Most notably, it doesn't have a classic air frame. The tube is the frame! IIRC, the plane is approximately 50% carbon fiber, by weight.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_GDqxnahwbk
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZlsW0RBVnVE
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f07HpUAuWgk
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F3XssrFqWF0
Boeing has been a tremendously bright spot in the manufacturig sector. The 737-800 and a number of other models have been selling like hotcakes. But all eyes are on the 787. Big changes, big risks, big rewards!
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