Boeing halted flight tests of its 777X aircraft on August 28, 2023, after discovering damage to a critical component.
Boeing 777X
Qatar Airways (QR) expands its Boeing 777X fleet with an order for 20 additional 777-9 airplanes.
This list shows the 10 biggest airplanes in the world, not ranked by size but ranked by maximum takeoff weight.
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
Boeing will need at least five years to resolve its current crisis, and the troubled US plane manufacturer should bear the costs for Emirates’ (EK) extensive retrofit program for its 777 wide-body jets due to delays in developing the newer 777X version
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.
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.
The purpose of the visit to Ahmedabad Airport is to evaluate the airport’s suitability for their upcoming aircraft, the Boeing 777X.