5 Ways The Boeing 777X Will Change Aviation Forever

The Boeing 777X is the latest-generation widebody to be brought to the market by US-based manufacturer Boeing (NYSE: BA). The aircraft is designed to replace the Boeing 777-300ER and capture very long-haul missions with lower fuel burn and higher seating density. The aircraft comes in two variants: the high-capacity Boeing 777-9, geared towards trunk routes, and the ultra-long-range Boeing 777-8, geared towards the ultra-long-range segment. The aircraft features new carbon-fiber composite wings and folding wingtips, which extend the aircraft’s range and cruise efficiency. These wingtips also allow the aircraft to comfortably fit into Code-E gates. The jet’s GE9X engines will be the largest ever to enter commercial service with a passenger airline.