Why The Boeing 777X Has Such A Long Wingspan With Folding Tips

The long-awaited Boeing 777X is being developed with new, more efficient folding wingtips, which are set to reduce its overall wingspan at the airports it serves. These folding wingtips enable the aircraft to change from category F to E, allowing the plane easier access to a number of airports worldwide. The 777X, with its new wing design and folding wing system, should allow the aircraft to arrive at smaller gates, potentially at your favorite airport.