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The hull of a Boeing 787 Dreamliner, constructed of carbon fiber–reinforced plastic and other polymer composites, is inspected before electronics are added. The aircraft is fitted with ultra light weight cabin assemblies. And this is a good use of plastic because this plane will require less fuel and actually help with jet lag because the cabin can be more fully pressurized.

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Plastic or Planet? National Geographic magazine 3/2018
The hull of a Boeing 787 Dreamliner, constructed of carbon fiber–reinforced plastic and other polymer composites, is inspected before electronics are added. The aircraft is fitted with ultra light weight cabin assemblies. And this is a good use of plastic because this plane will require less fuel and actually help with jet lag because the cabin can be more fully pressurized.