
5 US Air Force Bases Still Flying Some Of The Service’s Longest-Serving Aircraft Types
September 15, 2026Simple Flying
The Boeing 777X family is one of the most anticipated airplanes of the decade, with one very special and innovative feature setting it apart from other aircraft: its foldable wingtips. This innovative technology allows the aircraft to access existing airport infrastructure without expensive infrastructure changes by folding the wingtip upward on the ground.

