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.
Boeing 777-9
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.
The US plane maker’s newest widebody aircraft model, Boeing 777X has made a return to the skies after a temporary grounding by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) on August 19, 2024.
United Airlines (UA) has decided against purchasing Boeing’s upcoming 777X, the world’s largest twin-engine plane in production.
Lufthansa Airlines (LH) is bracing for further delays in delivering its initial Boeing 777-9 aircraft, with CEO Jens Ritter indicating that the first one is not expected until 2026
Comparing the A350-1000 with the passenger 777X now, if we tally all firm orders and in-service aircraft, the 777-8/-9 has a count of 398, while the A350-1000 stands at 272.