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  1. "Boeing just scrapped one of the first 777Xs to roll off Everett line" by @TheSeattleTimes - Boeing had not announced but confirmed when asked that one of the early 777-9 airplanes WH007 needed excessive changes to be incorporated from lessons learned in testing. That airframe was abandoned rather than upgraded. Boeing's previously-announced financial charges for #777X program delays already included scrapping WH007. seattletimes.com/business/boei #B779 #aviation #business #travel #avgeek

  2. "First 777-8 Freighter spotted nearing completion in Everett" by Air Data News - Even as 777-9 production ramps up in Everett before certification, one production slot was held for the first prototype 777-8F freighter to replace the 777-200F. airdatanews.com/boeing-777-8-f #777X #B778 #aviation #cargo #business #avgeek

  3. "Why does the Boeing 777x have folding wingtips?" by Aerospace Global News AGN - Boeing 777-9 & 777-8 wingtips catch attention because they fold up (similar to naval carrier jets) to reduce their wingspan to previous 777 span for airport taxiways and gates. But for flight, the wingtips extend and lock allowing more lift for greater range even though it's a bigger plane. It's expected to have highly competitive fuel efficiency per seat-mile. aerospaceglobalnews.com/news/w #777X #aviation #travel #avgeek