Boeing's 777X is just one plane in a long history of passenger planes from the contractor. It's so wide that its wingtips ...

Boeing says the 777X could begin passenger service as ... aren't extended and another mechanism to prevent the wingtips from folding during flight. Originally published Jan. 24.

Boeing announced its next-generation 777X passenger jet at the Dubai Airshow in 2013. The plane is a stretched version of Boeing's successful 777-200/300, but with reduced emissions and operating ...

Folding wingtips on Boeing 777X allow for greater efficiency and lift during flight. The large wingspan compliance with airport regulations ensures its accessibility globally. The folding wing ...

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 ...

The folding wingtips are more than 11 feet long. Problems with GE9X engine force Boeing to get creative with 777X GE Aviation tests massive new engine for Boeing 777X on a test 747 GE Aviation ...

When airborne, the forthcoming Boeing 777x aircraft ... does not plan to store fuel in the folding sections. And since it would be disastrous if the wingtips were to fold in flight, or if the ...

Passengers on Boeing's new line of 777 planes might ... received Federal Aviation Administration approval today for its folding wingtips -- those will let the planes stop at airport gates big ...

Boeing builds experimental aircraft to test the limits of the jet and collect data on new technologies — particularly the 777X's folding wingtips. The testbeds are essential for certification ...

As the 777-9 certification program marches toward expected completion in time for deliveries to start in 2026, Boeing is ...

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 ...

To eliminate the need for new infrastructure to accommodate the wider jet, Boeing needed a mechanism that folds the wingtips up when parked. When retracted, the 777X's wingspan is the same length ...