It's unique, but not a new design, and will allow the aircraft to serve both Category E and Category F airports.

As the 777-9 certification program marches toward expected completion in time for deliveries to start in 2026, Boeing is helping customers prepare for the model’s entry into service—including the ...

The Boeing 777X has a 235-foot wingspan while it's flying, but when it lands at certain airports, it folds up the wingtips, making the wingspan 212 feet.

Mentour Pilot Why does the Boeing 777X fold it's wings? Posted: May 15, 2025 | Last updated: May 15, 2025 If you have been following the aviation news during the past week you will have noticed ...

Boeing's 777X to enter service with ... A key feature is its folding wingtips. This allows for longer wings, which enhance aerodynamics. The wings can also fold up while on the ground allowing ...

The idea to create folding wing tips stemmed from airport gate space limitations. Like pilot training, Boeing didn't want the new 777X to require costly airport infrastructure changes. The 777X has a ...

Complementing its next-generation engines are the Boeing 777X’s revolutionary folding wingtips — a first for commercial ... Additional tests evaluate possible scenarios, including heavy ice on the ...

Complementing its next-generation engines are the Boeing 777X’s revolutionary folding wingtips — a first ... including heavy ice on the wing and how well the jet can recover from an out ...