Boeing readies cost-cutting 777X jetliner

Boeing is looking to build on the success of its popular 777 family of aircraft with the next generation 777X, promising ultra-long range, enhanced fuel efficiency and improved passenger comfort levels


BOEING 777X: Larger 777-9 variant to be followed by longer-range 777-8

Cabin: Bigger windows, more comfortable 10-abreast seating in economy class

Wings: Lightweight carbon-fibre construction allows increase in width, maximising aerodynamic lift and fuel efficiency

Hinged wingtips: Fold after jet lands, allowing it to use same airport gates as smaller aircraft

Engines: Two GE9X turbofans – largest jet engine ever built. Boasts 10 percent lower fuel burn than current 777 engine


COMPARISON: Boeing 777-9 will directly compete with Airbus A350-1000 in long range, twin-engine widebody airliner category

Boeing 777-9

Due to enter service 2020 

Cabin width 5.96m

Typical seating 414

Length 76.73m

Range 14,075km

Fuel capacity 198,000 litres

Wingspan 71.76m (extended) 64.82m (folded) 


Airbus A350-1000

Entered service Feb 2018

Cabin width 5.61m

Typical seating 366

Length 73.79m

Range 15,557km

Fuel capacity 159,000 litres

Wingspan 64.75m


Sources: Boeing, Airbus, FlightGlobal, Seattle Times 
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