✈️ Exclusive Benefits for Readers
Verified codes to save on your next trip.
took off for the first time Boeing 777X within the beginning of the long process of certification of the new bet of the North American manufacturer for long-distance flights.
After a postponed start of certification flights, they should have started 2018, but it was postponed to march 2019, later for june 2019 and finally, took off in january 2020 after multiple delays in the development and fine-tuning of the first prototype of the updated version of the successful Boeing 777.
Boeing 777X
Inspired by the great Boeing 777 and its variants, is Boeing's new commitment to compete in the segment of high passenger density in long haul flights.
Baptized as Boeing 777X will have two versions: -8 and -9, those that represent an airplane in general terms, bigger than its previous version, especially in the notoriety of its large and extended wings with 8 meters more than its predecessor, plus the largest commercial engines currently on the market.
Among the most obvious features of this model, are its folding wings, which given its size, They have a revolutionary wing tip “folding” system to be able to operate in current airports worldwide..
First flight of the Boeing 777X
with great expectation, especially from Boeing that seeks to get ahead of a difficult situation around the Boeing 737 MAX, the expected first flight took place, which will start more than 600 hours of tests within the certification process of this new aircraft.
Characteristics:
The first technical characteristics are the following, which will be updated as the test flight process progresses where Boeing will be able to learn in detail the capabilities of its new aircraft:
| 777–8 | 777–9 | |
| List price | $410.2 millions | $442.2 millions |
| Release date | November 2013 | |
| capacity with 2 lessons | 384 | 426 |
| Rank | Until 8,730 nmi (16,170 km) | Until 7,285 nmi (13,500 km) |
| Length | 229 pies (69.79 m) | 251 pies, 9 in (76.72 m) |
| Wingspan | spread wings: 235 pies (71.75 m) | |
| On land wings folded: 212 pies, (64.82 m) | ||
| Interior | bigger windows, bigger cabin, new internal lighting, new architecture and more. | |
| Setting | Wide double aisle cab. | |
| engines | GE9X, por GE Aviation | |
The largest twin-engine aircraft in the world will propose a 10% less fuel consumption, fewer polluting emissions and 10% lower operating expenses versus its segment competitors (and with more passengers and cargo) As the Airbus A350 thanks to new technology and advanced aerodynamics.
Requests
The main airlines have opted for this new plane, although schedule delays have led to a number of cutbacks to original orders, where Emirates and Lufthansa will be the launch customers, expected for him 2021:
- emirates ordered 35 777-8yes and 115 777-9s
- Qatar Airways orders 10 777-8s and 50 777-9s
- Cathay Pacific Airways orders 21 777-9s
- All Nippon Airways pedidos 20 777-9s
- Lufthansa orders 20 777-9s
- Singapore Airlines orders 20 777-9s
- British Airways orders 18 777-9s
- Etihad Airways orders 6 777-9s
- Unidentified customer orders 10 777-9s
A total of 325 aircraft are currently on firm order, 45 of the model 777-8 and 280 of the 777-9 Over the $57 billions of dollars.
✈️ Exclusive Benefits for Readers
Search here for hotels ALL over the world at the best price.
Hello there:
What is the current situation regarding the tests for certification of this model? ??
JIMMY
Hi jimmy, the certification process advances and they are still in the test flight stage.
Let's hope this new model is a success
Hopefully it will fly in our skies soon