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Article: Plastics remains a weight-saving hope.(News)
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- Plastics News
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- October 5, 2009
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Byline: Steve Toloken
While problems with plastic composites have repeatedly delayed Boeing Co.'s next-generation 787 Dreamliner airplane, some aviation industry executives continue to see a role for polymers in helping airlines reduce weight and improve their environmental footprint.
The airline industry continues to look hard at plastic composites and other new materials as it faces increasing pressure to reduce fuel consumption and cut the environmental impact from flying, according to several aviation industry executives.
The executives were interviewed at the Asian Aerospace International Expo and Congress, held Sept. 8-10 in Hong Kong.
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