# The Boeing 777 is one of the most popular widebody aircraft types.

*aerospace · news · 2026-05-03 · Simple Flying*

## Key points

- The Boeing 777-8 has a range of 8,745 NM, surpassing both the 777-9 and 777-300ER.
- Boeing introduced composite wings with folding wingtips on the 777X for improved airport compatibility and efficiency.
- The GE9X engine on the 777X offers 10% better fuel efficiency than the older GE90 engine.
- Boeing launched the 777-8F freighter variant in 2022, increasing payload capacity but slightly reducing range.

**Companies:** Boeing, GE Aerospace
**Countries:** United States, United Arab Emirates

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