Folding wings of the 777X take shape (video)
Washington - Boeing released a video featuring the foldable wings of future 777X in its Everett factory, a first in civil aviation. The maiden flight of the aircraft is scheduled...
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Qantas' next leap: Brisbane-Chicago
Sydney - A few days after the first non-stop flight from Perth to London, Qantas boss Alan Joyce unveils his ultra-long-range plans for the future. New non-stop routes from Brisbane...
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The Boeing 777-9 takes shape
Washington - On March 22, Boeing released an image of the fuselage of its future 777-9, which is being assembled at the Everett FAL in Washington State. The hull of...
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The GE9X, the largest engine ever, commences flight tests
Victorville - GE Aviation completed the first test flight of the GE9X, the engine that will power the future Boeing 777X. On March 13, The GE9X took off from Victorville,...
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The boss of Emirates threatens Americans to cancel the 76 billion dollars contract with Boeing
Dubai - The leading American airline operators, Delta, American, and United are demanding restraints for the operations of Gulf carriers in the US soil. But the Emirates boss Tim Clark...
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Lufthansa Cargo expects a freighter version of 777X
Frankfurt - In 2017, Lufthansa Cargo left the crisis behind and started the new financial year with growth plans. Division chief Peter Gerber reduced losses by cutting 800 jobs and...
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The Boeing 777X and its unmatched foldable wings
Toronto - An unusual scene may become commonplace at airports in a few years if Boeing succeeds in making a new system safe for commercial operation. We're talking about the...
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Engine problem to delay test flights of the 777X
Seattle - The Boeing 777X program went pretty smooth so far, exceptionally smooth for a new aircraft program. The roll-out is scheduled for 2018, and the maiden flight for the...
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The largest engine of the world gets ready to power B777X
Renton - With a fan of composite material more than 11 feet (3.35 meters) in diameter, General Electric GE9X is the largest engine in the world. It is the...
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Lufthansa gives an overview of the business class of its upcoming 777Xs
Cologne - Lufthansa will soon launch a new long-haul Business class. The product will debut on the Boeing 777X that will be delivered to the German company from 2020. Lufthansa...
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Special requirements for Boeing's folding wings
Washington - The retractable wing tips of the Boeing 777X are a novelty in civil aviation. Now, the US aviation authority has explained what it requires for certification. FAA asks...
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