Seventh Boeing 777-9 joins flight-test campaign
Aircraft set for ETOPS and function-and-reliability testing ahead of planned 2027 deliveries
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Airbus pushes A350F first flight to later this year
Cargo jet remains on track for 2027 entry into service ahead of Boeing's rival 777-8F
Air Data News•Ricardo Meier30 Jul
Boeing 777-9 Fleet Reaches 4,800 Test Hours As 7th Airframe Will Conduct ETOPS Certification
A factory-fresh plane joins the growing fleet of the largest twinjets in the world.
Why Are Some KLM Planes Branded As “KLM Asia?” The Backstory…
When you look at most KLM planes, you’ll see the name ”KLM Royal Dutch Airlines” written near the front of the aircraft, and the word ”KLM” written on the tail, with a crown above it. However, did you know that some KLM Boeing 777 aircraft have a different livery, which reads ”KLM Asia,” and has no crown, and no ”Royal Dutch Airlines” branding?
One Mile at a Time•Ben Schlappig28 JulUA
Qatar Airways Cargo boosts UK freight capacity with additional Heathrow Boeing 777F services
Qatar Airways Cargo has strengthened its UK operation with the introduction of additional seasonal Boeing 777 freighter services to London Heathrow, providing increased cargo capacity between the UK, the airline’s Doha hub and key global markets. The world’s largest international cargo carrier has deployed the extra freighter flights during July [read more]
UK Aviation News•UK Aviation News27 Jul
The Boeing 777 Route So Long That A Single Headwind Risks A Fuel Stop
Some routes are long, and some push aircraft to the limit. United Airlines has pushed its 777-300ER so much that on this route, fuel stops are likely.
Discounts Won't Fix It: Why The Boeing 777-9 Just Doesn't Fit Any US Airline's Network
US carriers could find a use for it, but they don't need the 777-9.
16-Hour Nonstop Flights: Emirates' 11 New Ultra-Long Boeing 777-200LR Routes Revealed
The 777-200LR is a comparatively rare aircraft at Emirates.
Boeing Scrapped An Unused 777X Rather Than Pay The Huge Rework Costs
It was revealed recently that Boeing had quietly scrapped one of its earliest-built Boeing 777-9 airframes, dismantling a jet that had sat unflown at its Everett facility since 2019. Partially wearing the colors of Emirates, the widebody was intended to join the Middle Eastern carrier, but was instead taken apart due to a lack of economic viability.
United Airlines Reportedly Eyeing up to 20 Early-Build Boeing 777-9 Jets
United Airlines is reportedly in discussions to acquire up to 20 early-built Boeing 777-9 aircraft, following Emirates' refusal to accept its initial delivery batch of early production airframes.
AviationSource News•Len Varley26 Jul
14 Year Old Boy Linked to Hoax Phone Call Causing QRA Intercept of Qatari Airliner
Greater Manchester Police are investigating a hoax bomb threat made against a Qatar Airways Boeing 777, which led to an emergency response by Royal Air Force Quick Reaction Alert (QRA) Typhoon FGR4s. The police force confirmed on Jul. 25, 2026, that an investigation into a bomb threat made against a Qatar Airways Boeing 777 en […]
The Aviationist•Kai Greet25 JulA
RAF Typhoons escort Qatar Airways Boeing 777 after in-flight concern over UK airspace
Two Royal Air Force Eurofighter Typhoon jets were scrambled from RAF Coningsby in Lincolnshire after a Qatar Airways Boeing 777-300ER registered A7-BAJ operating a flight from Doha to Manchester Airport prompted concerns from civil authorities. The aircraft, operating as flight QR23, was intercepted after entering UK airspace, with the RAF confirming that a Quick Reaction […]
Aviation24.be•André Orban25 Jul
Qatar Airways Boeing 777 Intercepted By RAF Typhoons After Failing To Respond To ATC
An apparently unresponsive Qatar Airways flight caused concern for UK authorities.
Does The Airbus A350 Freighter Truly Threaten A Market Boeing Once Owned Outright?
The Airbus A350F has broken Boeing's large-freighter near-monopoly, but can it overcome the powerful 777-8F and reshape the cargo market?
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AvTalk Episode 380: A Whale of a time
It’s episode 380, so the Airbus A380 is most certainly on the agenda. But first we’re checking in on the orders placed at this year’s Farnborough Airshow. Sir Tim Clark opines on the proper use of early build Boeing 777X frames. Then we get to learn about the important mission for Airbus’ A380 Flight Lab. Also, Ian will be at Oshkosh this weekend for the close of EAA AirVenture. Give him a shout if you’re going to be there. Elsewhere, TCAS does its job over the Atlantic, a Kalitta Air 777 drags its tail in Cincinnati, and passengers on an American Airlines flight from Boston to London go everywhere but London. Helpful links for this week’s episode * American Airlines flight 108 has a very bad week * Video of the PanAm DC-4 discovery * Airbus’ A380 flying test bed * Preliminary report on the crash of LEGO 747 and Space Shuttle
Flightradar24 Blog•Flightradar2424 Jul
Why Airbus Just Quietly Shelved Its Next All-New Aircraft Until At Least 2031
For decades, Airbus and Boeing have shaped commercial aviation through successive aircraft. From the Airbus A300 in the 1970s and the Airbus A380 to the Boeing 777 family, both manufacturers have redefined airline fleets worldwide. So in this video, we take a look at why Airbus has delayed its next clean-sheet aircraft until at least 2031, what technologies are already under development, and why supply chain problems, engine delays, and record order backlogs have become a bigger priority than designing an entirely new airplane.
Ouch: American 777 Diverts Over Gear Issue, Then Replacement 777 Diverts Over Engine Issue
Talk about bad luck! An American Boeing 777 flying from Boston to London had to divert to New York over a maintenance issue. American quickly found a replacement plane to carry passengers to London, only for that to then divert to Boston over a maintenance issue, meaning passengers ended up exactly where they started (thanks to Simon for flagging this, and to The Aviation Herald for reporting this).
One Mile at a Time•Ben Schlappig24 Jul
Kalitta Air Boeing 777 Suffers Bizarre Tail Strike, Then Misses Next Approach
A Kalitta Air Boeing 777 suffered an incredibly strange tail strike during a recent landing attempt in Cincinnati, only to then miss its next approach after going around. There’s little about this that makes sense.
One Mile at a Time•Ben Schlappig23 JulWA
Bending the 777-9: Inside fatigue testing for three lifetimes
From Boeing: Photo: A close up of the wing of the 777-9 currently undergoing fatigue testing. (Patrick Rodwell photo) The test rig’s hydraulics hummed and whirred like a roller coaster up its first big hill. A massive wing rose and fell in a steady cadence — like a physical therapist testing a shoulder joint — […]
World Airline News•Bruce Drum23 JulWA
National Airlines Orders More GE Aerospace CF6 and GE90 Engines
GE Aerospace (NYSE: GE) announced on July 23, 2026 that National Airlines has committed to purchase one GE90-110B and six CF6-80C2 engines to power their Boeing 777F/747F cargo airplanes. The GE90 engine family powers all Boeing 777 models and is the exclusive powerplant on the 777-300ER, -200LR, and Freighter. The GE90 engine features several technology […]
World Airline News•Bruce Drum23 Jul