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

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Boeing 777X on display at the Wings Airshow in India.
The Boeing 777X has revolutionary folding wingtips that are a first in commercial aviation.

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A United Airlines flight declared an emergency after an 'unlatched' cockpit window 'popped open' in mid-air, reports say

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United Boeing 737-900
The incident involved a United Boeing 737-900 aircraft.

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The world's first supersonic trainer jet is on the market for just $800,000 — take a look inside the T-38 Talon

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The 25th Flying Training Squadron perform training maneuvers over Vance Air Force Base, Enid, Okla., May 14, 2019.
The 25th Flying Training Squadron perform training maneuvers over Vance Air Force Base.

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Putin may be preparing to bring Russia's prized bomber jets to the war on Ukraine after leaked military intelligence found Ukrainian air power will 'be completely reduced' by June, report says

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Russian Sukhoi Su-57 fifth-generation
A Russian Sukhoi Su-57 fifth-generation jet fighter performs during an air show outside Moscow, Russia, on July 20, 2021. -

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Boeing just made its last-ever 747 jumbo jet, ending a 5-decade era. See 7 ways the Queen of the Skies changed the industry forever.

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The first Boeing 747 at the Everett assembly line.
The first Boeing 747 at the Everett assembly line.

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