Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Boeing's new flagship 777X aircraft is the first commercial plane with folding wingtips. Airport gate space concerns ignited the ...

It's been nearly a century since William Boeing laid the groundwork for his namesake company, and over the ensuing decades, Boeing became one of the most prominent names in the aviation arena. In that ...

The Boeing 777X represents a massive leap forward in commercial aviation engineering, primarily due to its unique folding wingtip design. This feature allows the aircraft to maintain an immense ...

This innovative design feature has captured global attention.

Boeing Mechanic Josh Gonzalez showcases a 777-9 folding wing tip latch pin actuator. Credit: Boeing/Marian Lockhart As the 777-9 certification program marches toward expected completion in time for ...