by Spyros Georgilidakis | Oct 7, 2021 | News
Emirates President Tim Clark once again expressed his frustration over the Boeing 777X program, casting doubts about its timeline, and more. To many, the delays in Boeing’s 777X program could be a blessing in [thinly veiled] disguise. It’s no secret that long-haul...
by Spyros Georgilidakis | Jul 25, 2021 | News
They haven’t made it formal yet, but Airbus seems serious about launching an A350 freighter program – just when it will hurt Boeing the most. There is a newer update to this story HERE Let’s make this clear, if it isn’t clear already: Boeing is the undisputed cargo...
by Spyros Georgilidakis | Jun 28, 2021 | News
In a leaked letter to Boeing, the FAA cites a lack of information, continuing design changes and a flight test incident, to push back certification for the 777X! The letter is from the 13th of May, and its subject is the issuance of a Type Inspection Authorization...
by Spyros Georgilidakis | Jun 3, 2021 | News
Boeing has not announced a freighter version of the 777X, but Qatar Airway’s CEO Akbar Al Baker says that such a version is on offer to the airlines. The airline is building one of the world’s biggest fleets of cargo aircraft. And actually, if we set aside narrowbody...
by Spyros Georgilidakis | May 24, 2021 | News
The Emirates President stated that the airline won’t take delivery of their 777X orders, if the jets fall short of Boeing’s promised performance targets. He also expressed fresh doubts about its delivery date. Emirates originally ordered 150 777X aircraft in 2014....
