The Boeing 777X is set to revolutionize long-haul air travel when it eventually enters commercial service in 2027. The US ...
Across the board, long-haul travel is getting a quiet redesign. Instead of chasing fancy gadgets, the Boeing 777X's cabin focuses on the fundamentals. The manufacturer is looking to target specific ...
The 777X has a total wingspan of 235 feet and 5 inches (71.75 meters) with each wingtip folded down. That makes it the widest wingspan of any commercial aircraft ever made by Boeing, and even greater ...
It's been a complicated road for Boeing's 777x. The next generation of the world's most popular widebody has had a plethora of hurdles in recent years, moving the jet more than five years behind ...
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Boeing revealed a $5 billion charge for its 777X, which was supposed to be its comeback jet. The new widebody was initially set to debut in 2020, but is delayed until at least 2027. With about 600 ...
"We're clearly behind our plan in getting the certification done," said Kelly Ortberg. The jet, which has folding wingtips, has won dozens more orders this year. Boeing's newest plane looks set for ...
Boeing’s fifth 777-9 took its first flight from Paine Field on Tuesday, marking another step in the jet manufacturer’s journey to get its latest plane model out of the factory. The 777-9, part of ...