13 Facts About Boeing 777X

Boeing 777X is the latest series of the long-range, wide-body, twin-engine jetliners in the Boeing 777 family from Boeing Commercial Airplanes.

In 2011, Boeing refined its response to the revamped Airbus A350 XWB with three 777X models, targeting a firm configuration in 2015, flying in late 2017 or 2018, and entering service by 2019.

On July 24, Boeing 777X announced that the GE9X engine issue would delay the maiden flight until 2020.

Boeing 777X continued to target first deliveries in 2020, though it intends to boost production of current-generation 777 freighters in 2020.

The Boeing 777X was already a year behind schedule as service introduction was targeted for 2022, a further delay due to the certification as a derivative could risk key orders.

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Boeing 777X has a new longer composite wing with folding wingtips.

Boeing 777X froze its design in August 2015 and was to start first assembly in 2017.

Boeing 777X has approached several airlines including Emirates, the largest operator of both the 777 and the A380.

Boeing 777X confirmed that the stretch is feasible if there is interest.

In June 2019, Qatar Airways urged Boeing to develop a 777X-based freighter to replace its existing 777Fs which were first delivered in 2009.

Boeing 777X confirmed that discussions were under way to define a timeline for a freighter variant.

In January 2021, Boeing 777X reduced its sales expectation for the program from 400 to 350 aircraft.

Boeing 777X reclassified 118 orders from firm to uncertain under the ASC 606 accounting rule, for 191 orders down from 309 previously.