Boeing Prepares 777X Folding Wingtip Prototype Tests

Credit: Boeing
Large-span, high-efficiency wing designs have been a hallmark of Boeing’s stable since the birth of the commercial jet. Now the company plans to take this to a new level with an innovative folding wingtip designed to increase the span of its new 777X family. The airframer is preparing to test a...
Guy Norris

Guy is a Senior Editor for Aviation Week, covering technology and propulsion. He is based in Colorado Springs.

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