Don’t have any recent viability on the 787 program but I have two observations.
First, the composite technology used on the 87 is extensive and very sophisticated and complicated. If done right , it’s awesome, if there are problems they can be very problematic.
Second, there is always some malcontent people in any program who make assertions that are negative to a project. They often are completely wrong opinions and they usually have a second agenda on their accusations.
Agree. A few years back I was involved in monitoring and assessing composites as they were integrated in the F-22 and the 87. Flew on the 87 a couple times on transatlantic flights. Comfortable, quiet and enjoyable. Just me talking. . .
Stay on narrative!
Boeing is doomed,
Airbus is grounding hundreds of A330’s this year yet their stock is up 25% while Boeing stock is down 25%.
We need to stay on narrative and see to more obscene transfer of cap value to Airbus.