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Old 15th Jul 2013, 06:29
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davidash
 
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I have found the discussions on composites extremely interesting. As a lawyer I am currently involved in litigation surrounding the blast effects on laminates so the whole debate is fascinating.
However, as illuminating as the discussion may be, I would avoid flying in a 787 until everyone was satisfied that the aircraft is safe. As things stand, there is a great deal of evidence that suggests the 787 needs more time to work through its teething problems - without passengers on board!
Heaven help Boeing if there was a major accident as a result of some fault - batteries or otherwise.
To use an old adage, they are "playing with fire".
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