Boeing 777X jetliner folding wing design gets FAA approval

The Federal Aviation Administration has approved Boeing’s futuristic folding wing design intended for future 777X jetliners. Once launched, these will be the first commercial jets to feature hinged wings, which will rotate and point skyward after the plane touches down. The Boeing 777X is the company’s next evolution, one that builds upon both the 777 and 787 Dreamliner. The 777X …