#UPDATE
: On Sep 06, WH003 (N779XY) completes a functional check flight after thrust link replacement in Kailua-Kona, Hawaii. Marking the return of the 777X test fleet in the skies.
📷Yuchen Huang |
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#Boeing777X
#777XFT
The future of flight takes off! The
#777X
showcasing its impressive capabilities with a near-vertical climb, powered by the groundbreaking
#GE9X
engines.
Video by: atc.spotter (IG)
WH003/ N779XY arrives at Toluca, Mexico 🇲🇽 for a series of high altitude performance testing.
Toluca Airport is located at an elevation of approximately 8,465 feet (2,580 meters) above sea level.
📷pamploneta |
#777X
#GE9X
#Boeing777X
🌀134-inch front fan diameter: Larger than a Boeing 737 fuselage, the
#GE9X
fan diameter enables a higher bypass ratio for maximum efficiency.
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#777X
For the very first time, a
#777X
landed in Hawaii on Wednesday, Mar 15th 2023. WH002 is in Kona, Hawaii for engine oil cooling verification testing.
#777XFT
#Boeing777X
#GE9X
#Hawaii
Boeing has increased the fuselage length on the 777-8 passenger jet.
The change sees the twinjet stretched by 1.1m (3ft 6in), from 69.8m to 70.9m. Passenger accommodation rises accordingly, growing by 11 seats in a two-class layout from 384 to 395.
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#Boeing777X
#Boeing778
First 777-9 certification test flight with FAA Personnel on board gathering essential flight test data required for certification.
📷 Yuchen Huang |
#777XFT
#GE9X
#Boeing777X
Air India to buy 290 Boeing aircraft with a list price of $34 billion.
The order includes: 190 737 MAXs, 20 787s, and 10 777Xs. Air India has options for an additional 50 737 MAXs and 20 787s.
#777X
#737MAX
#787Dreamliner
#AirIndia
#Boeing
GE expects to ship the first production standard
#GE9X
to Boeing for installation on a customer-bound 777-9 later this month.
The handover of the engine, which is currently undergoing pre-delivery check runs at GE’s expansive Peebles, Ohio, test site.
#777X
#Boeing777X
Wow, check out the size difference between the 777-9 and 737. Also you can fit a Boeing 737 fuselage through the new GE9X engine. Photo by: David Ryder
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#737
On July 18, Boeing 777-9 successfully conducted second FAA certification test flight on WH003/ N779XY.
Test flight lasted 3h 20m, during testing, team conducted airspeed calibration testing.
📷 Yuchen Huang |
#777X
#GE9X
#777XFT
#777XCertification
#BREAKING
: Boeing nears securing a significant sale of 777X jets to Korean Air, with the deal potentially involving 20 to 30 aircraft. Valued between $4 billion and $6 billion, this transaction could be finalize as early as the Farnborough Airshow.
An incredible moment as the Boeing 777X touches down, leaving the crowd mesmerized by its graceful arrival into Boeing Field. ✈️✨
🎥 Michael Scheinine |
#777X
#GE9X
#Boeing777X
Qatar Airways second largest 777X customer with 60 777-9s and 34 777-8 Freighter on order.
As part of the
#777X
program, these aircraft will help the airline enhance efficiency, reduce environmental impact, and elevate passenger experience.
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#Boeing777X
#QatarAirways
#GE9X
NEXT STOP: Mexico City! 🇲🇽
After completing flight testing at
@COSAirport
, WH003/N779XY will fly to its next destination: Mexico City in coming days for a series of FAA Certification test flights.
#777X
#777XCertification
#GE9X
#777XFT
WH002/ N779XX undergoes crosswind takeoff and landing tests in Lubbock Int’l Airport on Tuesday with wind gusts to 60 mph (96 kmh). Video by Kevin Leach
#777X
#777XFT
#GE9X
#Boeing777X
#Crosswind
We have some very exciting news to announce... the Boeing 777-9 (N779XW) will be flying in the 75th Boeing Seafair Air Show in Seattle from August 2-4, 2024.
#Seafair
#Boeing777X
#777X
Boeing 777-9 (N779XX) undergoes crosswind testing in Lubbock Smith Intl (LBB) to ensure it can handle strong lateral winds during takeoff and landing, ensuring safety and stability in challenging weather.
Today, undisclosed VIP customers placed order for two BBJ 787-8s, one BBJ 737-7 jet and an option to purchase a BBJ 777-9. The order announced today at the 2023 European Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition, Geneva.
#777X
#BoeingBusinessJets
#EBACE2023
#777XBBJ
DID YOU KNOW? The
#GE9X
has been through the most rigorous testing program of any GE commercial aircraft engine in history. The engine accumulated close to 5,000 hours & 8,000 cycles of ground testing 72+ test flights totaling more than 400 hours on GE's 747 Flying Test Bed.