| the boeing 787 dreamliner took off on its long-awaited first flight on dec. 15, 2009. the dreamliner is the first commercial airplane that’s mostly built from carbon-reinforced plastic. this composite material is light and strong and won’t corrode or be susceptible to metal fatigue. using this kind of construction also reduces both the financial and environmental costs of building a new plane. the first dreamliner is expected to be delivered to all nippon airways in late 2010. |
|
|
|
