• Boeing will launch production of its new 787 aircraft in 2004. The 787 [1] will be lighter due to the use of composite materials (instead of metals) and will use 20 percent less fuel than other models.

• Boeing is involved in a demonstration project aimed at exploring the use of fuel cell technology for future aerospace applications. The project will evaluate the potential application of fuel cell technology to future commercial airplane products. As part of the evaluation, the project will develop and demonstrate the use of fuel cells in auxiliary power units.

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