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By Don Sherman / The Bulletin
November 1, 2009
When the Boeing 787 airliner goes into commercial service next year, travelers will be transported on wings and fuselages made of advanced composite plastics.
This raises a logical question: If modern plastics are sturdy enough for 600 mph airplanes, why are car engines still made by pouring....
