Composites and the 7E7
Hopefully, something was learned from the accident.
and a new material that will be incorporated into the composite wing that is a combination of carbon/epoxy and titanium foil, called TiGr. Because composite repair is such a big issue for many customers, Boeing is also developing rapid repair techniques coupled with "smart" embedded sensors in the airframe structures, to make long-term maintenance easier.
Composites World
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