Air India (AI) is the first Indian carrier to place an order for Boeing 777X. It is one of the few early carriers that has placed an order for yet-to-be-certified widebody aircraft.
Boeing 777X Orders
American aerospace company, Boeing announced some significant changes and restructuring related to financials, jobs, the 767 freighter program, 777X production delays, and more.
United Airlines (UA) has decided against purchasing Boeing’s upcoming 777X, the world’s largest twin-engine plane in production.
Boeing assembles the world’s largest twin-engine aircraft, the 777X, at its Everett plant near Seattle.
Boeing has initiated the formal trial flights with the US Aviation Authority, Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to obtain the type certification for its 777X (777-9) aircraft
Etihad (EY) has undergone significant restructuring, downsizing, and stabilization in recent years. However, the airline is now on track for growth and is returning to its roots as a network provider.
Taiwanese carrier Eva Air (BR) has placed an order for more Boeing widebody planes to enhance its long-haul offerings in April 2024.
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.