Can the Boeing 777X take off without its wingtips extended?

The short answer is no, the Boeing 777X cannot take off with its wingtips folded. The aircraft is physically and electronically prevented from doing so, with multiple layers of protection designed to ...

Automatic? Boeing test pilot explains how the 777X’s folding wings work

Today, we'll take a look at how this unique feature works and the general status of the Boeing 777X program. During the Dubai Air Show in November, a Boeing test pilot explained to Flightradar24 how ...
Forbes

Big Planes Are Back, But They’re Not Your Father’s Widebody Jets

A Boeing 777-9 prepares to land at Al-Maktoum International Airport during the Dubai Airshow 2025 on November 17, 2025. Emirates ordered 65 Boeing 777X planes in a deal worth $38 billion, delivering a ...

Here’s How Much Longer The Boeing 777X’s Wingspan Is Compared To The 777-300ER

So the question is just how much longer are the 777X wings? To get directly to the point, the 777X will have wings that are 7 ...
Reuters

Boeing takes $5 billion hit on much-delayed 777X jet program

Boeing delays 777X delivery to 2027 Boeing has taken a total of $15 billion in charges on 777X program Positive free cash flow offsets larger-than-expected 777X charge Shares fall Oct 29 (Reuters) - ...
Business Insider

Boeing's CEO says it might have to delay its much-anticipated new plane, the 777X, once again

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Boeing delays 777X to 2027, takes $4.9 billion charge as costs mount

Boeing (BA) shares were little changed in premarket trading Wednesday after the planemaker reported a wider-than-expected quarterly loss and confirmed another delay for its 777X widebody jet, now ...