The Boeing 777X's Folding Wingtips: Why No Other Airliner Has Ever Had This
Folding wingtips are not something that has been commonplace in aviation, so why has Boeing now decided to go all in on the technology?
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AvTalk Episode 378: How the Farnborough Airshow comes together
On this week’s episode of AvTalk, we’re headed to Farnborough for an inside look at how the airshow comes together. From state of the art aircraft tracking technology to making sure all of the toilets are working, Farnborough International director of operations Ben Gleenson explains what it takes to make sure the biannual airshow goes off without a hitch. Also on this week’s episode, what we know so far about the crash of a K2 Airways Cargo 737 off the coast of Pakistan. Castlelake and easyJet agree in principle to an acquisition. A new report highlights long-term issues with French air traffic control — and Ryanair wastes no time seizing the moment to call for reform. And a look at SpiceJet’s operations reveals a much darker picture than we imagined. Helpful links for this week’s episode * Visit the Farnborough Airshow * K2 Airways 737 crash data * New automated live streams available on Flightradar24 Please check back soon for a transcript of this week’s episode.
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$2 Billion: The Boeing 777X's Composite Wing Vs. The Airbus A330neo's Entire Development
A closer look at why Boeing invested in such a thorough overhaul of the 777, while Airbus only lightly refreshed the A330.
Why Boeing Must Tear Open 30 Finished 777X Jets Before They Can Ever Fly
Boeing's 777X program has been plagued with delays, forcing the manufacturer to modify 30 completed aircraft before they can be delivered to airlines.
Emirates Just Pulled The Airbus A380 From 10 Cities To Give This City A 2nd Daily Superjumbo
Singapore gains a second superjumbo as Emirates balances aging A380s, 777X delays, and costly fleet upgrades.
Here’s Why The Boeing 777X Won’t Let Pilots Take Off With Its Wings Still Folded
A look at the huge twinjet's safety features.
Why Air Canada Chose the A350 Over the 777X
In this video, we'll look at why Air Canada selected up to 16 Airbus A350-1000s over Boeing's delayed 777X, what the aircraft offers that the 777-9 currently can't, and why this decision could signal a much broader shift in how airlines plan their future long-haul fleets.
The Boeing 777X’s Unique Cabin Design That Sets It Apart From Others
The Boeing 777X is set to shake up the commercial aviation market when it arrives in 2027.
Why Airlines Can’t Get Enough Widebody Jets
In this video, we take a look at why the world appears to be running short on widebody aircraft, what's causing the shortage, how Boeing's 777X delays have made the situation even worse, and why airlines may have to wait years before the market finally catches up with demand.
Whoa: Could American Airlines Order The Boeing 777X?! It Seems Unlikely, But…
We know that American Airlines is planning on placing a wide body aircraft order in the near future, based on negotiations with Airbus and Boeing. While we’ve had no idea which aircraft type was the frontrunner, I think just about everyone assumed the Boeing 777X wasn’t realistically in the running. Well, there’s now an interesting clue on that front… though who knows, maybe we’re reading too much into this!
One Mile at a Time•Ben Schlappig26 Aug
How The 134-Inch GE9X Solves A Noise Problem That Chevrons Used To Handle
The Boeing 777X will be exclusively powered by next-generation GE9X turbofans, which lack the iconic chevrons of the Dreamliner.
How A Hardware Store Leaf Blower Helped Boeing Unblock The 777X's $15 Billion Certification Jam
Boeing’s engineers used a simple leaf blower to identify the root cause of the 777X’s 2024 thrust-link setback.
Inside Emirates' Leaked Boeing 777X Business Class Suites & Mid-Cabin Social Lounge
Emirates' premium cabins are about to receive major upgrades.
Why Air Canada Chose 16 Airbus A350-1000s Over Boeing's Delayed 777X To Replace Its Aging 777-300ERs
Could the carrier's decision be bad news for the American planemaker?
Ouch: Lufthansa Becomes 2nd Airline To Reject Boeing’s Oldest 777-9s
Lufthansa has become the second major Boeing 777X customer to say it does not want some of the oldest/earliest 777-9s built. During the airline's Q2 earnings call, CEO Carsten Spohr confirmed that discussions are underway with Boeing over which early-production aircraft Lufthansa will refuse outright and which could still be accepted after being brought up to the latest standard, with Boeing contributing financially toward that work.
How Pratt & Whitney Traded The Widebody Engine Market For Narrowbody Dominance
Why Pratt & Whitney disappeared from new widebody aircraft, leaving GE Aerospace and Rolls-Royce to dominate the A350, 787, 777X and A330neo.
How The World's Most Powerful Jet Engine Handles 2,400-Degree Temperatures
As Boeing continues the 777X flight-test program, GE Aerospace has been addressing a durability issue involving an internal GE9X midseal.
Boeing's 777X Has Now Cost As Much In Delays As Airbus Spent Building The Entire A350
Boeing's 777X delays have now cost $15 billion—roughly matching Airbus' entire A350 development bill after seven years of certification setbacks.
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Lufthansa Joins Emirates in Rejecting Early-Build 777-9s
Boeing’s 777X program has run into a new customer problem. Lufthansa CEO Carsten Spohr confirmed the airline is preparing to reject
Air Insight•Addison Schonland7 AugAN
Lufthansa Negotiates With Boeing Over Future of Delayed 777X Fleet as Delivery Doubts Grow
AviationNews – German flag carrier Lufthansa is in active negotiations with Boeing regarding the future of several early-built 777X airliners, as CEO Carsten Spohr expressed...
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Seventh 777X Completes First Flight
The aircraft will be used to conduct ETOPS and function and reliability testing.
AirlineGeeks•Zach Vasile6 Aug