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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The 5 US airports with the longest walks to the gate — and the 5 airports with the shortest

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Travelers pass through a TSA security checkpoint during a winter storm at Denver International Airport on February 22, 2023 in Denver, Colorado.
A TSA security checkpoint at Denver International Airport.

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These 10 amenities make Royal Caribbean Group's new ultra-luxury cruise ship worth its $4,550-a-week price

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empty thermal pool in Silversea's Silver Ray cruise ship
My 10 favorite amenities on Silversea's new ultra-luxury Silver Ray cruise ship could justify its $650-a-night price tag.

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Tesla just opened up a big new customer base in China after slashing prices in April to meet a key threshold

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Tesla Model Y
Tesla's Model Y cars just made it on the list of approved vehicles of one local government in China.

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Bankrupt EV start-up Fisker wants to sell its 3,300 unsold electric vehicles at an 80% discount to a company that rents cars to NYC Uber and Lyft drivers

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Fisker warned staff they might be laid off if efforts to course correct are unsuccessful.
Fisker filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy after years of unprofitable operations.

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Ford is so desperate to push EVs that it's making managers lease them

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F150 Lightning pickup truck
The Ford F-150 Lightning pickup truck is one of the options available to Ford employees through the leasing scheme.

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A helicopter can now deliver you to 11 Greek islands in a quarter of the time a ferry takes

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View from the hillside on Corfu Island in Greece.
Hoper offers scheduled helicopter flights to and from 11 destinations in Greece.

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I went inside a hidden room where flight attendants sleep on long-haul flights. I was amazed by its small size and comfy beds.

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Insider's author explored the hidden room where Air New Zealand flight attendants rest on long-haul flights on Boeing 777-300ERs.
Business Insider's author explored the hidden room where Air New Zealand flight attendants rest on long-haul flights on Boeing 777-300ERs.

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Amazon Delivery Van Ignites in Fiery Explosion During Houston’s Summer Heat

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Drone footage captured firefighters appearing to struggle to put out the blaze.

I sailed on Silversea's new ultra-luxury cruise ship and was blown away by all the perks you get for $650 a day

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empty pool deck of Silversea's Silver Ray
See all the amenities cruisers get on ultra-luxury cruise line Silversea's new 728-guest Silver Ray ship, from caviar room service to glass elevators with sweeping views of the ocean.

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