Tag: Boeing 777X

Ethiopian Airlines to expand widebody fleet with up to 20 Boeing 777X jets

Boeing and Ethiopian Airlines announced today an agreement for the East African airline to purchase eight 777-9 passenger airplanes and the potential for up to 12 additional jets. Mr. Mesfin Tasew, Ethiopian Airlines Group CEO said: "We are pleased to continue setting the trend in African aviatio...

Qatar Airways signs deal with Panasonic Avionics

Qatar Airways today announced it has signed an agreement with Panasonic Avionics Corporation (Panasonic Avionics) for its in-flight entertainment (IFE) solution, Astrova, designed to enhance passenger engagement and drive operational efficiency. Qatar's fleet of 40 Boeing 777x is the first aircr...

Boeing 777X arrives in Dubai for 2021 Dubai Airshow

The new Boeing 777X arrived at Dubai World Central at 14:02 (GST) today, preparing for the upcoming Dubai Airshow. The nearly 15-hour nonstop flight from Seattle’s Boeing Field to Dubai was the first international flight and longest flight to date for the 777X, which continues to undergo a ...

Second Boeing 777X Completes First Flight

Boeing today conducted a productive and successful first flight of the second 777X airplane. Capt. Ted Grady, 777X project pilot, and Capt. Van Chaney, 777/777X chief pilot, flew for 2 hours and 58 minutes over Washington state before landing at Seattle's Boeing Field at 2:02 p.m. Pacific. Des...

GKN Aerospace signs USD multi-million contract for Boeing 777X wiring

GKN Fokker Elmo  has signed a  contract to supply  electrical wiring interconnection systems (EWIS) for the new Boeing 777X family. Production will start end of Q1 2020. The 777X EWIS will be delivered out of a number of strategic global locations, such as China, the Netherlands...

New Boeing 777X Completes Successful First Flight

The new Boeing 777X jetliner took to the skies Sunday 26th, entering the next phase of its rigorous test program. Based on the popular 777 and with proven technologies from the 787 Dreamliner, the 777X took off in front of thousands at Paine Field in Everett, Washington, at 10:09 a.m. local time ...

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