[Bring_Back_Shantz]

Originally Posted by D as in David

Will people start getting nervous about flying Boeing 787 Dreamliners? I remember hearing some concerns about this early on in design but I have no idea how those concerns were put to rest.

There are a few differnces:
1) Airliners are subject to internal pressure, something that carbon fiber is much better suited for
2) Boeing/airlines aren't stupid asses who don't test their products, and don't ignore things like service life and maintenance.

Of course, some people might still be worried, but I suspect most people don't know what 787s are made out of.
I'm not too concerned.