Is the 777X a failure?
Originally thought to be a blown-out cargo door, images obtained by the Times show a significant breach in the fuselage just behind the wing. The failure reportedly occurred at 1.48 times the limit load, 1 percent short of FAA certification requirements.
What airlines have the 777X?
777X Customers
- All Nippon Airways.
- British Airways.
- Cathay Pacific.
- Emirates.
- Etihad Airways.
- Lufthansa.
- Qatar Airways.
- Singapore Airlines.
Which airline has the most 777X?
Emirates
This article lists the orders and deliveries for the Boeing 777. As of August 2021, the largest airline orders are by Emirates (248), Qatar Airways (143), and Singapore Airlines (116).
How many 777X are flying?
4
As of 2021, there are 320 total orders for the 777-8 and 777-9 from eight identified customers and other buyers. The 777-9 first flew on January 25, 2020, with deliveries expected to commence in 2024….
| Boeing 777X | |
|---|---|
| Status | Flight testing |
| Produced | 2017–present |
| Number built | 4 |
| Developed from | Boeing 777 |
Is 777X certified?
The FAA said in its letter certification date for the 777X “is realistically going to be mid to late 2023 (>2 years from now.” Boeing Chief Executive Dave Calhoun said earlier this month that “we are still confident” it will be certified in the fourth quarter of 2023.
What is the problem with the 777X?
The FAA highlighted several concerns on the 777X, including a flight-control incident during a test flight on Dec. 8, 2020, when the plane experienced an “uncommanded pitch event.” That meant the nose of the aircraft rose or fell as a result of the control system.
Why is the 777X delay?
Originally scheduled to enter service in 2020, the 777X has been delayed many times. Boeing’s chief executive said earlier this year that he did not expect certification until late 2023. News of the letter, reported Sunday by The Seattle Times, comes as Boeing struggles to overcome problems on several fronts.
