The Dreamliner is aircraft’s reply to the hybrid version car.  It uses new composite materials as primary material to save weight, and is considered to be the most fuel-efficient aircraft in the world.

Boeing, instead of competing with Airbus on the Jumbo aircraft market, has decided to change their business plan and bet on fuel efficient aircraft.  This is a very smart move in view of rising fuel cost.  From an environmental and sustainability point of view, I hope the Dreamliner can deal with these teething problems and become more accepted by airlines and passengers.

In contrast, the A380 taking all the slot machines, bars, spa and showers up into the air is not good for the environment.  Lifting all these things up to 30,000 feet high will not only waste a lot of energy, but also not necessary.   Meanwhile, ways of making things on an aircraft lighter is the way forward and valuable.  Even a lighter meal cart or lighter carpets can save fuel on a flight.