DUBAI, United Arab Emirates,
Nov. 9, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The new
Boeing [NYSE:BA] 777X arrived at Dubai World Central at 14:02 p.m.
(GST) today, ahead of the upcoming Dubai Airshow. The
airplane will be on static display and featured in the show's
flying program starting November
14.
The 777-9 flight test airplane 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 program.
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. First delivery of the airplane is expected in late 2023.
Please visit boeing.com/dubai and follow @Boeing and
@BoeingMidEast on Twitter for more information about Boeing's
presence at the Dubai Airshow.
As a leading global aerospace company, Boeing develops,
manufactures and services commercial airplanes, defense products
and space systems for customers in more than 150 countries. As a
top U.S. exporter, the company leverages the talents of a global
supplier base to advance economic opportunity, sustainability and
community impact. Boeing's diverse team is committed to innovating
for the future and living the company's core values of safety,
quality and integrity. Learn more at www.boeing.com.
Contact
Zeina El
Hakam
Boeing Corporate Communications
+971 50 210 0810
zeina.elhakam@boeing.com
Aaron
Budwal
Hill+Knowlton Strategies
+971 55 143 2795
aaron.budwal@hkstrategies.com
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