Amanda Jacob 08 Sep 2014 More in Composite Industry Last week's top 3 Reinforced Plastics stories – Improved thermoplastic composites, lightweight vehicles, GE9X engine News Top story last week: Part 2 of our feature on thermoplastic composites. Expanded role for thermoplastic composites (Part 2);Automotive industry relies on aluminium and multi-material solutions to lightweight vehicles; GE9X engine for Boeing 777X will feature fewer, thinner composite fan blades.