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Why does the plane window have a small hole?
The small hole in the airplane window helps maintain the air pressure at a safe level inside the cabin, while escaping the steam so the window is not dimmed.
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Video: Boeing 787 material has larger windows than normal aircraft
Thanks to the advances in material technology, Boeing's manufacturers are able to produce larger aircraft windows that remain safe.