Boeing Revamps

Boeing has decided to boost the aerodynamic efficiency of the wing on the planned 747X by reshaping the full span in order to apply 777-and-beyond supercritical airfoil technology. The company had intended to significantly modify the 747 wing for the 747X model with features such as a 105-in. wing...

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