Topic: Plastic Airplanes

1 chapters across the catalog

War on Brains
Episode 480 2:32:38 - 2:38:44

480: War on Brains

Airbus A350, Boeing 787 Problems and Ray LaHood

The grounding of the Boeing 787 Dreamliner due to battery issues is discussed alongside the development of the Airbus A350. Both aircraft utilize composite "plastic" materials for fuel efficiency. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood's "laissez-faire" attitude toward the grounding is criticized, with the hosts suggesting the media is sensationalizing minor technical issues like cracked windows.