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by Gravityloss 2325 days ago
They are made from composites. The moulds are machined.

Airliner structures are very conservative. They still use a lot of fasteners, lowering manufacturing and structural efficiency.

There is a lot of room to improve. There is a huge space for innovation in composites. It just takes a lot of time and money to ensure the more modern methods are also durable and safe.