Is 777X bigger than 777-300ER?

Is 777X bigger than 777-300ER? It is 9.4 ft (2.9 m) longer than the -300ER for a 251 ft 9 in (76.7 m) length. It will seat typically 426 passengers over a range of 7,285 nmi (13,500 km; 8,383 mi).

Which airline has the most 777X?

"Emirates is the biggest operator of Boeing 777 aircraft, and today's order cements that position," said HH Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman and Chief Executive, Emirates Airline and Group. "We've been closely involved in the 777 program since its start up until this latest generation of 777X aircraft.

Why is the 777-300ER so popular?

As it is a twinjet, the aircraft is more economical to operate than some larger quadjets, like the Airbus A380 or the Boeing 747. The 777-300ER, despite being powered by only two engines, does not necessarily sacrifice capacity. Air Canada, for example, fits as many as 450 passengers onboard some of its 777-300ERs.

Did Emirates order 777X?

Emirates' Boeing order This takes the airline's 777-X order book to a total of 205 units. Emirates also confirmed an order of 202 GE9X engines to power the additional 777X aircraft ordered today, taking its total GE9X engine order to 460 units.

Will 777X replace 777?

For Emirates, which currently maintains a fleet exclusively of Airbus A380 and Boeing 777 aircraft, the future is clearly the 777X. For this reason, the carrier has placed a massive order split between 777-8 jets to replace aging 777s and 777-9s to replace its Airbus Super Jumbos.

Is Boeing 777-300ER noisy?

In the upper deck, there is no engine noise to speak of. In the forward section of the 777 (normally this is business class) the noise is a loud but muffled (think of a speaker under a pillow), but not as loud as in the entire economy class cabin. In economy class the noise is atrocious on the 777.

Why A350 is better than 777X?

While the 777X offers unrivalled dimensions, advanced materials, and cutting-edge engine technology, the A350 shines with its lightweight composite airframe, advanced aerodynamics, and superior fuel efficiency.

Which is bigger 777 or Dreamliner?

The Boeing 777 series is larger than the 787 and thus can carry more passengers.

Is Boeing 777-300ER old?

In May 2004 Boeing delivered the first 777-300ER, which carries 386 passengers with a range of 7,825 nautical miles (14,490 km).

Why was the Boeing 777 discontinued?

The trijet 777 was later dropped, following marketing studies that favored the 757 and 767 variants. Boeing was left with a size and range gap in its product line between the 767-300ER and the 747-400.