Aviation Woes: The Efficient Boeing 787 Dreamliner Airliner Faces More Delays
Boeing's 787 Dreamliner faces more production delays as a machinist strike looms.
50% of the 787's structure is made from carbon-composites. Other lightweight materials make up 35% plane including: 15% titanium and 20% aluminum. Only 10% of the plane is made from steel and another 5% is made from other materials. These lightweight materials make the plane extremely light and more efficient when comparing the 787 with existing planes of the same size.
Working on advanced aircraft, such as the Boeing 787, requires advanced skills and technical know-how. Machinists and other specialists looking for aviation jobs, should consider working for companies the supply parts and services to Boeing.
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