How Composites Drive Aircraft Design

It was recently reported in Aviation Week magazine that how composite materials are used to create aircraft parts is causing an interesting shift in the jetliner design paradigm. Bill Bihlman noted: “Recently, Boeing CEO David Calhoun stated that the OEM’s future jetliner would be driven largely by the production system and not necessarily by new engine technology, a fundamental departure from previous product iterations. The same production strategy underpins the business model for advanced air...