Boeing 777X arrives in Dubai after longest
flight ever for 2021 Dubai Airshow
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777-9 flight test aeroplane makes
its international debut, flying non-stop from Seattle to the United Arab
Emirates
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On display at
the Dubai Airshow starting November 14
The new Boeing 777X arrived at Dubai World Central at 14:02 p.m. (GST) today, ahead of the upcoming Dubai Airshow. The aeroplane will be on static display and featured in the show’s flying programme starting November 14.
The 777-9 flight test
aeroplane made a nearly 15-hour nonstop flight from Seattle’s Boeing Field to
Dubai, the first international flight and longest flight to date for the 777X
as it continues to undergo a rigorous test programme.
Building on the best
of the industry-leading 777 and 787 Dreamliner families, the 777-9 will be the
world’s largest and most efficient twin-engine jet, delivering 10% better fuel
use, emissions and operating costs than the competition and an exceptional
passenger experience. The 777X family has a total of 351 orders and commitments
from eight leading customers around the globe. The first delivery of the
aeroplane is expected in late 2023.
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