Why The Boeing 777X Has Folding Wings, But Can't Fly With Them Folded

The Boeing 777X is a massive aircraft that has folding wings, but it can't fly with them like that. Here's why the wings fold ...
Yahoo

The folding wingtips on Boeing's massive new 777X are a first in commercial aviation. Here's why the plane needs them.

Airport gate space concerns ignited the need for the new folding mechanism. The aircraft has garnered 481 orders from carriers such as British Airways, Emirates, and Lufthansa. Boeing's latest ...

Here’s how much longer the Airbus A350’s wingspan is compared to the A330neo

The A330neo's wing is considerably longer than the A330ceo's, while the A350's wingspan is clipped by Code E regulations.
Morning Overview on MSN

New metal could morph aircraft wings while flying

Engineers are closing in on a long imagined goal in aviation, wings that can subtly change shape in midair instead of relying on rigid flaps and heavy hydraulics. The key is a family of “metals with ...
The National Interest

How Are Modern Aircraft Wings Designed?

Today, aircraft wings are increasingly designed to prioritize stealth characteristics over raw speed—giving them a smooth, unbroken connection to the aircraft’s main fuselage. The wing of a fighter ...
Aviation Pros

Liebherr to Highlight MRO Services and Aircraft Innovations at Singapore Airshow 2026

The company’s highlights include enhanced MRO services and facilities, new electromechanical actuators, air cycle machines ...

Here’s How Much Bigger The Boeing 777X Is Compared To The Airbus A350

The massive 777X is bigger than the A350, but still has some issues to work out.

Here’s How Much Longer The Airbus A380’s Wingspan Is Compared To The Boeing 747-8

The Airbus A380 and Boeing 747 differ fundamentally in design philosophy. The A380 was built for maximum passenger density, ...