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777X Update

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Activities

What do you know about the new plane Boeing is currently testing, the 777X? Take some notes.

Listening & Writing

Listen to the following short audio about the 777X programme and try to write what you hear, exactly as you heart it. You can listen as many times as you want. After writing, click on the link below the audio to read the text and correct what you wrote.

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Video answers: ‘777X wing’

Here are the answers to last Friday’s video, enjoy!

Suggested ICAO level for video: 5+

  1. A very curved wing, similar to an albatross or eagle, according to the video.
  2. Both wings will be designed in a similar way, to keep the plane ‘in the air’.
  3. It will be almost 20% bigger in area.
  4. It will allow the 777X to operate without the need for modifications to existing airports.
  5. A composite material similar to what’s in the 787.

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Video: ‘777X wing’

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Here’s an interesting video that describes the wing design for the 777X, Boeing’s latest update to the 777 family.

Try to answer the following questions about the video and come back on Monday for the answers.

Suggested ICAO level for video: 5+

  1. What wing shape increases aerodynamic lift the most?
  2. What comparison does the video make between a glider and the 777X?
  3. How much bigger will the 777X wing be when compared to the current 777?
  4. Why is the folding wingtip very important to Boeing’s design?
  5. What is the new wing made of?

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