The folding wingtips on Boeing's massive new 777X are a first in commercial aviation. Here's why the plane needs them.

Sat, 07/06/2024 - 09:40

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• Boeing's new flagship 777X aircraft is the first commercial plane with folding wingtips.
• Airport gate space concerns ignited the need for the new folding mechanism.
• The aircraft has garnered 481 orders from carriers such as British Airways, Emirates, and Lufthansa.

Boeing's latest addition to its growing fleet of commercial jets is the innovative 777X.

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The folding wingtips on Boeing's massive new 777X are a first in commercial avi…