You're absolutely right on all counts. The first use of carbon composites for commercial aircraft structures was the A310/A320 vertical tail. The A320's horizo

You're absolutely right on all counts. The first use of carbon composites for commercial aircraft structures was the A310/A320 vertical tail. The A320's horizontal tails also used carbon composites. The A320 Neo uses carbon composites to an even higher degree to try to reduce weight and improve fuel economy.