In the mid 1980s, Boeing was looking to revamp flagging sales of its 747 Jumbo Jet by increasing range and lowering operating costs. The 747-400 was the first commercial airliner ever to feature winglets. What were winglets inspired by? His design inspiration came, in part, from studying the ways inRead More →

For example, Boeing’s hot-selling 777 wide-body airliner does not have winglets. According to Gregg, that’s because the 777 operates from international terminals designed for larger jumbo jets. As a result, Boeing found the performance it was seeking without the need for vertical extensions. A Boeing 777. What is the differenceRead More →