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Ethiopian Airlines Signs Deal for Up to 20 Boeing 777-9 Aircraft

Ethiopian Airlines, the leading airline in Africa, has finalized a landmark agreement with Boeing to acquire as many as 20 777-9 airplanes. This arrangement positions Ethiopian Airlines as the inaugural customer for the 777X series on the African continent. In a move to augment its fleet with Boeing’s most advanced widebody aircraft, the partnership between […]

Emirates CEO Indicates Boeing 777X Deliveries May Be Postponed Until 2026

Tim Clark, President of Emirates, has indicated a further delay in the airline receiving its first Boeing 777X aircraft, now potentially postponed to 2026. Originally set to commence service in 2020, this announcement marks another setback. Speaking at an Aviation Club event in London, Clark suggested that the delivery might occur in late 2025 or […]

Revolutionizing Skies: Unveiling the Exciting Breakthroughs at Wings India 2024

As Wings India 2024 concludes we bring you in this article the most highlights of the event, and this includes the debut of Air India’s A350 and Boeing’s 777 X in India. So let’s delve into the details. High Flying Extravaganza: Partner States and Spectacular Displays at Wings India 2024. Get ready India for an […]

Wings India 2024: Hyderabad Gears Up for the Largest Civil Aviation Event in Asia

Hyderabad is abuzz with excitement as it prepares to host Wings India 2024, a highly anticipated aviation extravaganza. The meticulously organized event by the Civil Aviation Ministry in collaboration with the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce & Industry (FICCI) stands out as one of Asia’s most significant civil aviation air shows. Scheduled to take […]

Emirates Expands Boeing 777X Orders to 205 at Dubai Airshow 2023

In a significant move at the Dubai Airshow 2023, Emirates has dramatically increased its Boeing 777X orders, bringing the total to 205 aircraft. This major order consists of 90 additional 777X aircraft, showcasing Emirates’ ongoing commitment to expanding and modernizing its fleet. The deal represents a significant vote of confidence in Boeing’s latest widebody offering […]

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Emirates A380 Fleet Future: Confirmed to Fly Until The 2040s

In a landmark announcement defining the Emirates A380 Fleet Future, the airline’s President, Tim Clark, has confirmed that the A380 will continue to be a key player in their fleet well into the 2040s. With this commitment, Emirates showcases its faith in the A380’s sustained relevance, combining operational efficiency with the aircraft’s unique appeal to […]

Air India Embarks on Massive Fleet Expansion with 540 Aircraft Orders from Boeing and Airbus

In a bid to revamp and expand its fleet, Air India has sealed historic orders with aerospace giants, Boeing and Airbus, purchasing up to 290 and 250 aircraft respectively. The landmark agreements were celebrated at the 2023 Paris Air Show, marking a significant chapter in the evolution of the Indian aviation industry. These extensive aircraft […]

Boeing 777X Prototype Resumes Test Flights After 5-Month Hiatus

Boeing 777X test model, N779XX, successfully retook flight last week after a hiatus of nearly half a year. This model, along with three other pre-series models, has been undergoing test flights since 2020 but has faced some challenges. The model, N779XX, resumed testing almost a month after its sister model, N779XW, resumed its test flights […]

Boeing resumed flight testing of its 777X

Boeing 777X Has Returned to the Skies Following Issues with the GE9X Engine

Boeing has resumed flight testing of its 777X airframe after Boeing and GE worked on issues with the GE9X engine reported last month. Since December 17, N779XW has been flying and has finished three days of testing from its base in Seattle. Let’s learn more. What happened to the 777X? On November 30, Boeing temporarily […]

Boeing's Final 747 Rolled out the Production Line

Boeing’s Final 747 Rolled Out the Production Line

After more than 50 years of manufacturing, Boeing last week, on December 6, rolled out its final 747 from the Everett-Paine Field (PAE) assembly line. With the support of Pan Am’s Juan Trippe, the airliner—whose beginnings as a military transport go back to the middle of the 1960s—evolved into the first widebody passenger jet and […]

The Differences Between the Different Boeing 777 Variants

The Differences Between the Boeing 777 Variants

The 777 is an example of Boeing engineering at its finest. The aircraft manufacturer was able to expand into new markets while keeping its European competitor at bay. But how do the different Boeing 777 variants differ from one another? Let’s figure it out! Boeing 777 family The 777 is Boeing’s best-selling widebody to date […]

Boeing expects the Middle Eastern Region fleet to surpass 3,000+ aircraft by 2041

Boeing, the US aerospace giant, forecasted the Middle East market for the next 20 years, anticipating hundreds of planes to join the sector to fulfill passenger demand, requiring 202,000 new aviation personnel, including 53,000 pilots, 50,000 technicians, and 99,000 cabin crew members, in the next 20 years. The plane manufacturer also expects Middle Eastern carriers […]