The 777-9X seats more than 400 passengers, depending on an airline’s configuration choices. WATCH: Amazing thermal video of Boeing 757 landing It also features 20 per cent larger windows and lowers pressurization altitude to reduce jet lag. The aircraft combines the best features of the current 777 with a longer and wider fuselage, new engine and the composite wing design from the Boeing 787. The 777X-8 only accounts for 45 of the 334 aircraft on order and was due to be available in 2022. The 777X-8 is the candidate for the Qantas ultra-long-range mission for Sydney to London and the Australian airline said that it wanted delivery in 2023 and the slip in the schedule may push the Boeing offering back to 2024. However, Reuters says that a Boeing source said that the company was “offering a compelling option to Qantas” for its ultra-long-range requirement.Īirbus is offering Qantas a modified A350-1000 for the Sydney to London route. We remain committed to the 777-8, which will be the most flexible commercial jet in the world and offer our customers optimal range and payload.” This includes our valued customer Qantas. We continue to engage with our current and potential customers on how we can meet their fleet needs. The adjustment reduces risk in our development program, ensuring a more seamless transition to the 777-8. “We reviewed our development program schedule and the needs of our current 777X customers and decided to adjust the schedule. The 777X-9 which was rolled out in March was due to fly in July but this has been put back to early 2020 because of issues with the GE engine.īut in a statement to Boeing said: Boeing has slowed work on the ultra-long-range 777X and this may pose a problem for the Qantas order for an aircraft able to fly from Sydney to London nonstop with 300 passengers in 2023Īccording to the website, The Air Current the company has put back the development of the 777X-8 due to the ongoing 737 MAX crisis and the delayed first flight of the 777X-9.

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