Boeing hits milestone of firm configuration design for the 777-9 Boeing has reached firm configuration of the basic design for the 777-9 airliner, the first of the two variants planned for the new 777X series. This stretched version is about 8.5 ft (2.6 m) longer than the 777-300ER and will also have new composite wings with foldable wing tips along with more fuel-efficient … [Read more...] about Boeing 777-9 Completes Firm Configuration Design
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VIP variants on the horizon as the first Boeing 787-9 is delivered
All Nippon Airways (ANA), based in Tokyo, adds the newest stretch version of the 787 to their growing fleet with service starting August 7th between Tokyo Haneda and Fukuoka, Osaka Itami and Matsuyama. Designed with seating for 9 people across, it will seat 395 for 3 daily flights. Two more of the 787-9 variants will be added in the Spring 2015 and these will be … [Read more...] about VIP variants on the horizon as the first Boeing 787-9 is delivered