Boeing’s 777-9 program has reached another important certification milestone after its seventh flight-test aircraft completed its maiden flight, taking the program beyond 4,800 flight-test hours.
Emirates 777X
Emirates (EK) president Tim Clark expects Boeing to seriously examine a stretched version of the 777X, provisionally described as a 777-10, as the Dubai-based carrier waits for its long-delayed first 777-9.
Emirates rejects oldest Boeing 777X jets, keeps 270 aircraft order, and targets first deliveries in Q2 2027.
Emirates debuts the world first U-Dream Headrest in Economy Class, offering full neck support across its A350 fleet.
Emirates (EK), the world’s largest operator of Boeing 777-300ERs and top customer for the 777-9, presses Boeing to explore a stretched variant of the 777X family.
Emirates (EK) President Tim Clark has voiced his frustration after discovering through the media — rather than direct communication — that Boeing now expects first deliveries of the 777-9 aircraft in 2027.
Emirates (EK) President Sir Tim Clark has called on both Airbus and Boeing to develop larger, next-generation long-haul aircraft capable of replacing the Airbus A380.
Emirates Airline (EK) has revealed it scrapped the original Boeing 777X business class seats at a cost of about €20–30 million, citing the long delays in the aircraft’s development.
Emirates Airline (EK) is grappling with fleet shortages due to delays in Boeing’s delivery of the 777-9X jets, according to the airline’s president, Tim Clark.
Emirates Airlines (EK) has significantly bolstered its cargo capabilities by placing a firm order for five additional Boeing 777 freighters.