Boeing 777

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By: Anonymous (not verified) - 24th August 2000 at 17:18

Does anyone know if the 777 is going to have the folding wings? I've heard some talk of this a while back, but i've never seen one with this option.

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By: Matilainen - 25th August 2000 at 05:20 - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00

RE: Boeing 777

I think folding wings are an option but none of the 777 customers haven't wanted it. Maybe there is enough room at the gates after all...

By: Anonymous - 4th September 2000 at 20:38 - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00

RE: Boeing 777

As I understand it the 777 fits a standard widebody gate dimension. The reason for the folding outer wing was to accommodate 777s (plural) together at smaller airports when used on "thin" routes. This hasn't really featured in airline planning as the 767/757/A330 do the job and who wants to buy extra weight and engineering when it isn't needed?

By: Anonymous - 1st January 2001 at 08:34 - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00

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I understand that it was considered by some of the majors, but the costs involved were high, and the strength and rigidity requirements of the wing made it economically un-viable to do. Hope that helps

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By: Kabir - 1st January 2001 at 15:15 - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00

RE: Boeing 777

The 777 had an option of folding wings but till know no one has it. It was supposed to be for smaller and cramped airports. I am not sure but i think...only think Cathay Pacific 777s a few of them have folding wings. Not sure