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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