Emirates Clark: no reliability – no new Airbus/Boeing jets for us
The article was first published on September 6, 2019. Emirates’ President Tim Clark is running out of patience…
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.
Boeing 777X loses Qantas’ Project Sunrise to Airbus A350
Qantas picked its favorite: Airbus could be the manufacturer to break the record for the longest commercial connection in…
Airbus A350-1000 to get increased seating capacity, rival 777X
The largest member of the Airbus A350XWB Family – the A350-1000 – has been given the green light…
Boeing 777X “exploding doors”: damage greater than expected
Forget the 737 MAX crisis – even the 777X program has not been without its challenges. In September…
Recap: how Boeing 777X lost Emirates favor
Emirates has officially announced cutting the 777X deal short by a fifth and opting for Dreamliners instead. The…
Emirates cuts Boeing 777X order, buys 30 Dreamliners instead
Emirates finalized an order for 30 Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners, while reducing its order for the delayed 777X airliner…
Boeing receives first 777X ribs from Strata
Strata Manufacturing (UAE), a composite aero-structures firm, has delivered the first shipset of empennage ribs for the Boeing…
Emirates pushes back introduction of premium economy
The newest addition to the Emirates‘ cabin selection spectrum, premium economy, has been hinted about since 2016. The…
Boeing: 777X “exploding doors” issue not to affect test schedule
Boeing expects the “exploding door incident” to have no significant impact on the 777X design. The incident is…
Boeing 777X program takes another hit, door blows out during test
Boeing’s new wide-body jet program, the 777X, has taken another hit. Reports indicate that the manufacturer has had…
Qantas to pick BoeingAirbus aircraft for Project Sunrise by 2019
Qantas Airways is to make the final decision on which aircraft to choose for its Project Sunrise by…
Boeing reports biggest loss of its history due to 737 MAX crisis
Boeing reported a loss of nearly $3 billion in the second quarter due to the worldwide grounding of…
Boeing presents 777X’s first “milestone” taxi test [Video]
After its official unveiling this spring, Boeing’s first 777X flight test aircraft has now made its runway debut.…
Is Emirates losing interest in Boeing 777X?
According to Boeing’s orders and deliveries book through May 2019, 150 orders for the new 777X jet were placed…
Boeing 777X first flight delayed as GE redesigns GE9X component
GE Aviation revealed on June 17, 2019, that it is redesigning a part for the in-development GE9X engine…
Boeing’s GE9X engine problems to affect 777X’s first flight?
Troubles continue at Boeing, and this time they revolve around the much anticipated 777X jetliner. Reports surfaced last…
Sydney-London non-stop service: can Qantas make it work?
Updated 05-06-2019 12:50 (UTC+2). Major airlines around the globe are pushing the limits and capabilities of next-generation aircraft…
Boeing CEO says 777X not yet affected by 737 MAX crisis
Boeing CEO Dennis A. Muilenburg says that controversy surrounding cooperation between Boeing and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)…