Originally Posted by colsie
May i then ask what occurs with the composite aircraft when and if they are retired?
Now that my question has been answered, it may be worth tackling your question right here!
You certainly can't turn them into beercans, or even into base material for new aircraft.
They may turn out to be the same kind of albatrosses as the "hybrid" cars, seemingly a good idea, but overall more of a problem to manufacture, and far more of a problem to dispose of.
CJ