Daily Memo: Folding Factor In 787, A330neo Freighter Wing Launch Decisions

Airbus wing
Credit: Airbus
Folding wingtips, once considered outlandish for civil aviation when first studied by Boeing for the 767-X in the late 1980s, will finally enter commercial service in 2025 with the long-anticipated debut of the 777-9. Designed to make the big twinjet compatible with 65 m (213.3 ft.) wide ICAO Code E...
Guy Norris

Guy is a Senior Editor for Aviation Week, covering technology and propulsion. He is based in Colorado Springs.

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