Boeing start building first 777X, but CHALLENGES remain


With the success of the 777 and 787 Dreamliner, the 777X will be the largest and most efficient twin-engine jet in the world, unmatched in every aspect of performance.

Some of the features in B777X;
  • Unrivaled Performance
  • A balanced design approach
  • Touch Screen in flight deck
  • Better Aerodynamics
  • Folding Wing tip
  • An enhanced cabin environment
  • 12% more fuel efficient
  • 10% lower operating costs
  • Fresh flight experience
  • All new composite wing
  • Wider cabin
  • Larger windows


Boeing began building the first 777X flight test airplane (24/10/2017), destined to fly early in 2020. They use the automated technology in such a revolution that Jason Clark, Vice President of 777 Operation state “A change in the history of how we manufacture”

The 787’s spars are fabricated in Japan. Boeing has designed the 777X with the longest single-piece spars ever developed, more than 100 feet long, so it is made in three pieces.








As for today ie October, 2017 customers of 777X are;
  1. All Nippon Airways
  2. Cathay Pacific
  3. Emirates
  4. Etihas Airways
  5. Lufthansa
  6. Qatar Airways





"The 777X is the future of flight unfolding. That's a better way to fly."

For video introduction;
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VSBct_G1iNo


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