Boeing’s radical wing design unveiled

By Jack Guy, CNN
2 minute read
Updated 5:54 AM EST, Fri January 11, 2019
<strong>Air support: </strong>Boeing says its radical new "transonic" wing design will offer unprecedented aerodynamic efficiency.
Air support: Boeing says its radical new "transonic" wing design will offer unprecedented aerodynamic efficiency.
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<strong>Boeing 777-X9: </strong> Boeing's hotly anticipated 777X hit a production milestone late last year when its major fuselage sections -- the airplane's nose, mid and aft sections -- were brought together.
Boeing 777-X9: Boeing's hotly anticipated 777X hit a production milestone late last year when its major fuselage sections -- the airplane's nose, mid and aft sections -- were brought together.
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<strong>Boeing 777X: </strong>In January 2019, huge GE Aviation GE9X engines were attached to the 777X, taking it closer to its first-ever flight, expected later in the year.
Boeing 777X: In January 2019, huge GE Aviation GE9X engines were attached to the 777X, taking it closer to its first-ever flight, expected later in the year.
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<strong>BBJ 777X: </strong> With a range of 11,645 nautical miles, Boeing claims its new business jet can connect virtually any two cities in the world.
BBJ 777X: With a range of 11,645 nautical miles, Boeing claims its new business jet can connect virtually any two cities in the world.
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Boeing's 'transonic' wing design revealed in new image