The extensive use of composite materials allows the Boeing 787 to have larger windows than previous-generation aircraft.

The 787 is a twin-aisle plane that has often been used on international flights since its debut in 2011. The composite material makes the plane lighter, contributing to better fuel efficiency.

Boeing pointed out in a statement to USA TODAY that the 787’s composite material hull means it is ... “From 2010-2015 Boeing tested a full-scale fuselage and a forward fuselage section ...