The new Boeing 777X, here's when it will fly
New at Boeing, the US aircraft manufacturer is indeed developing a new version of the famous Boeing 777, it will be called [...]
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What's new in the house Boeing, the U.S. aircraft manufacturer is indeed developing a new version of the famous Boeing 777, it will be called the 777X.
The X version will have new engines GE9X, new wings, wider fuselage and lots of new technology on board. Boeing lets it be known that the new 777X will be "the most great and efficient of the world, unparalleled in every aspect of performance."
A certainly important statement that throws a slap in the face to the competition. The Boeing 777X is the result of an in-depth study of theaerodynamics and on weight distribution, this, and the improved engines, will allow the new 777X to save in terms of fuel and operating costs both of the 10% compared with rivals.
The first test flight was made almost two years ago, in January 2020 right before the pandemic, which inevitably made it delayed deliveries. The plane was featured at the recent Dubai Air Show and then made stops at some airports home to companies that have been booking (and paying for) this model for years.
Some technical details of the Boeing 777X
The cost of the 777X is expected to be around the 410/440 million dollars, has a length of just over 76 meters and a wingspan of 64 to 71 meters, depending on the version.
They will be 4 versions Of the new Boeing 777X:
- 777-8X: the most short At 69.8 meters, it will have a range of about 16,000 kilometers, and 365 seats will be available
- 777-9X: slightly shorter range, with nearly 14,000 km, however, rows of seats are added, up to 414 seats, thanks to the length of over 76 meters should become the most long of the world
- 777-10X: even reaches the scope of 450 passengers, With 4 more rows of seats than the 9X version
- BBJ 777X: It will be the "Boeing Business Jet" version with an incredible range of half a world tour, with over 21,000 km. It will offer unique conveniences to passengers who want to travel comfortably
"A true family, the 777X offers profitable, low-risk growth, industry-leading reliability and seamless integration with the 777 and 787 Dreamliner families for even greater flexibility.
But performance is only part of the story. With a spacious and expansive cabin, a new custom architecture and the innovations of the 787 Dreamliner, the 777X will offer the flight experience of the future."
Boeing Official Website
Who ordered the new 777Xs?
The world's major airlines have book to receive the new Boeing 777Xs, but there was a recent dispute with regard to Emirates.
In fact, the Dubai-based company has placed a large order, as many as 126 Boeing 777x, only that Emirates president Tim Clark said he has not yet received details regarding the performance of the new engines GE9X, also complaining about the delay In the delivery.
Clark said that the planes will be permanently purchased only if and when they are thoroughly tested engines and certified by the appropriate bodies. If you want to learn more we talked about it in detail here.
That's who ordered the Boeing 777Xs:
To be precise, the various companies requested:
Emirates 115
Qatar Airways 60- Etihad Airways 25
Singapore Airlines 31
Cathay Pacific 21
All Nippon Airways 20
Lufthansa 20
British Airways 18- 10 aircraft from other miscellaneous orders
Recently, however, many orders have been reduced, except then being reconfirmed, one above all Emirates, which has reduced to 115 from the original 126 ordered, taking 30 Boeing 787-9s in exchange.
When will the Boeing 777X fly?
Painful question for Boeing house. In fact, initially deliveries were scheduled for 2020, then what happened happened and delivery is slipped at 2021, then 2022 And now it would appear that Boeing has slipped another year. We will probably see the first 777Xs in the 2023 with some deliveries, such as those for British Airways, in the 2024.
We also saw the Cathay Pacific Futurist Concept with regard to the First Class of its Boeing 777-9X, a concentrate of space e comfort.
Unfortunately, however, we still have to wait for a year abundant before seeing these giants flying through the skies around the world...
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