787 'Dreamliner' (same dream/same team!) was considered but unfortunately it was determined that in 36 degree temperatures and humidity above 76% fuselage panels would fall off.
Additionally the rough nature of the runway surface of 07L in HKG would have caused serious cracking at the wing root leading to structural failure within 6 months.
determined by who? sounds highly unlikely. any chance of a web reference or is this just a rumour?
