Boeing 777 news The oldest FedEx aircraft and their passenger origins FedEx Express (FX/FDX) is one of the world’s largest cargo airlines. Founded as ‘Federal Express’ in 1971, the air arm carried its first package in 1973. Today the carrier operates a fleet of 741 aircraft and delivers...
On April 30, the second Boeing 777X airplane successfully completed its test flight, cruising 2 hours and 58 minutes over Washington State and landing at Seattle’s Boeing Field.Powered by the GE9X engine, the new 777X is the world’s largest and most efficient twin-engine jet. Boeing flew...
SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 10 (Xinhua) -- U.S. top aircraft manufacturer Boeing Company (Boeing) Monday launched the longest-range 777X business jet for VIP clients that can fly more than half of the world without stopovers. Boeing said the latest variant of 777 will have two models: the BBJ ...
The ceremonial debut of Boeing’s 777x wide body aircraft, planned for March 13 in Seattle, will be postponed indefinitely, the company said, following the second deadly accident in just five months involving its 737 Max 8 plane. “We will look for an opportunity to mark the new plane with...
"Today's safe first flight of the 777X is a tribute to the years of hard work and dedication from our teammates, our suppliers and our community partners in Washington state and across the globe," said Stan Deal, executive vice president of Boeing and president and CEO of Boeing Commercial...
At 233 feet, the 777X composite wing has a longer span than today's 777-300ER. Its folding, raked wingtip delivers greater efficiency, significant fuel savings and complete airport gate capability. In addition, it allows access to the entire range of gates currently accessibly by the 777-30...
EVERETT, WASHINGTON — Boeing completed its first flight of the 777X powered by two GE9X engines today. The airplane took off from Paine Field in Everett, WA. “On behalf of the GE team, congratulations to Boeing on the first flight of the 777X. Today’s
Yes. Let me take the seating first, and then I'll ask Brian to do the liquidation. So, actually, the first delivery -- 777X delivery is also to Lufthansa, which is where I just mentioned, we have had seat and continue to have seat challenges. So, I guess the good news, bad news...
The 777X-9 seats more than 400 passengers, depending on an airline’s configuration choices and has a range of 14,185 km with that number aboard. At a lower passenger number of 300, the range is extended to the 17,000km required for the ultra-long-range missions but additional, palatal...
s original design and has been one of its biggest ambassadors ever since. And now they are a launch customer for our new 777X airplane. We are thrilled to partner with Cathay on this donation to the museum as a way to share the remarkable story of the Boeing 777 for years to come....