Boeing 777X
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News and developments related to the Boeing 777X – the latest variant of Boeing 777 series featuring advanced aerodynamics, efficiency, and passenger comfort. The 777X family was launched in November 2013 with two variants: the 777-8 and the 777-9.
Emirates to swap 777X orders for more 787 Dreamliners?
The Boeing 777X seemingly cannot catch a break, as one of its biggest customers, Emirates, is looking to…
Boeing reports huge quarterly loss, 777X launch delayed to late 2023
Boeing reported a net loss of $8.42 billion in the fourth quarter of 2020. Throughout the year, the…
As delays mount, Boeing could lose one-third of 777X orders
With the postponed delivery date, Boeing’s backlog for the 777X family could go down by as much as…
Emirates pushes forward delivery of its first Boeing 777X to 2023
Emirates airline announced the delay of the delivery of its first Boeing 777X aircraft. The airline expects to…
Troubled flagship: Emirates’ Boeing 777X struggles
When you’re regarded as one of the most luxurious airlines across the globe, you want the aircraft that…
Clark: Emirates does not expect to receive a single 777X in 2020
As the relationship between Emirates and aircraft manufacturers keeps on getting spicier and spicier, the airlines’ president, Tim…
British Airways takes 1st Boeing 777 with Club World Suite
British Airways (BA) took delivery of its first Boeing 777-300ER and one Airbus A350XWB aircraft as a replacement…
Lufthansa expects delay in its first Boeing 777X delivery
Lufthansa (LHAB) (LHA) seems less than hopeful for the delivery deadline of the Boeing 777-9. Carsten Spohr, the…
Boeing hopes to repeat 747’s success: fourth 777X takes off
The fourth Boeing 777-9 took its first test flight over Washington, the United States. The twin-engine jet joined…
Third Boeing 777X prototype completes maiden flight
Boeing carried out the first flight of the third 777X prototype to leave the final assembly line of…
Lufthansa to decide Airbus A380 fate soon; pushes A350 deliveries
The fate of Lufthansa (LHAB) (LHA)’s remaining Airbus A380 fleet will be decided soon, as the airline also…
General Electric GE9X receives FAA certification
General Electric announced that its commercial aircraft engine, the GE9X, achieved certification from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).…
Could stretch have saved Airbus A380?
It is more than likely that the days of the Airbus A380 are numbered. As international air travel…
Boeing 777X, future widebody with folding wings
Boeing’s current flagship airliner, the 747-8, will see the end of its production in 2022. In the same…
Boeing agrees to extend 777X deliveries for Qatar Airways
Qatar Airways confirmed it would be taking all 60 Boeing 777X aircraft that it has on order, but…
Fourth Boeing 777X prototype prepares for maiden flight?
On September 3, 2020, the fourth test Boeing 777-9 appeared on Flightradar24 for the first time. The latest…
Boeing reports $2.4 billion net loss, postpones 777X to 2022
Boeing reported a $2.4 billion loss for the second quarter of 2020. The manufacturer announced it would slow…