Here’s why the Boeing 777X won’t let pilots take off with its wings still folded

Boeing integrated multiple failsafes into the flight systems to prevent such an occurrence. If the wingtips are not extended ...

How will airlines train their pilots for the Boeing 777X?

The Boeing 777X introduces cockpit changes to the original 777 models. While the aircraft retains the overall philosophy of ...
Avionics International

777X’s Avionics Innovations are Fueling Boeing’s Comeback

The Boeing 777X is a generational leap in long-haul aircraft design that blends proven engineering with cutting-edge avionics ...

Here’s Why Already-Built Boeing 777Xs Won't Be The 1st Aircraft Delivered

The Boeing 777X program promises to bring a jet from the 1990s straight into the 21st century. Once certified, the 777X will ...
American Machinist

Another Delay Seen for Boeing’s New 777X

Boeing describes its 777X as the world’s “largest and most efficient twin-engine jet.” It will be a redesigned version of the 777 long-range, wide-body aircraft for high-volume, long-distance travel.
Aviation Today

Cockpit Competition Heats Up as Next-Gen Widebodies Drive an Avionics Power Shift

The widebody recovery has arrived with force, but the clearest transformation is happening not in the cabin or the cargo hold. It is taking place inside the cockpit, where new generations of avionics ...
American Machinist

Boeing Delays New Jet for the Sixth Time

Boeing lists a total of 551 orders for the twin-engine 777X, including from launch customer Lufthansa, Cathay Pacific Airlines, China Airlines, Emirates, Etihad Airways, Korean Air, and Qatar Airways.