“The 777X is a huge leap in capability for the next generation.” —Bob Feldmann, Commercial Airplanes vice president and general manager for the 777X for the next generation,” Feldmann said. “We got there by harnessing technological improvements from the 787 and 737 MAX and other programs. We then leveraged the fuselage and systems of the 777-300ER (Extended Range) to get a huge improvement in performance without taking a huge risk with the technology.” Officially launched in November of last year, the 777X promises improved fuel consumption and better operating costs for customers. The 350-seat 777-8X will have a range of more than 9,300 nautical miles (10,700 miles, or 17,200 kilometers). The 777-9X will seat more than 400 people. Both models also will have commonality with the existing 777 wherever it makes sense, including PHOTO: A model of the 777X is tested in a wind tunnel to help validate the airplane’s design advances. BOB FERGUSON/BOEING Frontiers March 2014 21 (Continued on Page 24)
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