Based on greysystemtheory, a weightedgreycorrelationmodel is built, the compositeefficiencyofmechanicalequipmentsis evaluated to supplya reference for equipmentoptimization.
Part of the Dreamliner's appeal to airlines is its increased fuel efficiency due to its construction of lightweight composite materials instead of metal.
Airbus' A380 superjumbo and Boeing's upcoming 787 Dreamliner both use new engine designs, lightweight composite materials and advances in aerodynamics to improve performance, increase fuel efficiency and lower emissions.