This key milestone comes roughly thirteen years after the first unit was shipped in May, 2007. The latest batch of wing boxes has been shipped from the
On the day of the shipment, a ceremony was held to commemorate the event. Many people, including Mr.
The composite-material wing boxes of the 787 are made of carbon fiber reinforced plastic (CFRP), a material never used before for the wing box of a commercial airplane. The material and production method applied is superior in strength, rigidity, and corrosion resistance to conventional aluminum alloys and titanium alloys, resulting in a significant weight reduction and more than 20% improvement in fuel economy compared to conventional models.
Since the beginning of the 787 program, MHI has incrementally incorporated innovations such as AI (artificial intelligence), digital technology, and other technologies to improve quality, expand production, and reduce costs.
MHI will continue integrating automation and reliable technologies to further improve productivity and deliver comfortable air travel to people around the world.
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