Emirates Airline (EK) is preparing for life after the Airbus A380 as it evaluates future widebody options that can replace the superjumbo at Dubai International Airport (DXB).
Boeing 777-9
The Boeing 777-9 team, operating at Clinton Sherman Airport (CSM) in Oklahoma, battled fierce winds, torrential hail, and thunderstorms to complete critical braking certification tests for Boeing’s new widebody jet, operated by airlines like Emirates (EK) and Qatar Airways (QR).
The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has granted Boeing approval to begin Phase 2D noise testing for the 777X.
The Boeing 777X represents a significant leap in commercial aviation, featuring GE9X, the world’s largest and most powerful jet engines.
The Boeing 777X has emerged as Boeing’s latest attempt to dominate the skies, while the Airbus A380 sits as a cautionary tale of when bigger isn’t necessarily better.
China Airlines ordered 10 Boeing 777-9s and 4 777-8 Freighters for flights from Taipei, for its long-haul routes to North America and Europe.
Boeing’s long awaited 777X program is nearing certification, with the fourth test aircraft already airborne. The company aims to deliver its first Boeing 777-9 to Lufthansa (LH) by 2026 from Frankfurt Airport (FRA).
Boeing progresses toward 777X certification, with recent crosswind tests at Lubbock Airport (LBB) marking a key milestone.
American Aerospace giant Boeing has initiated formal certification testing of the braking system on its new 777-9 aircraft.
Boeing resumes 777X certification flights after delays caused by engine issues and strikes, aiming for 2026 delivery.