How many 777X has Emirates ordered?
DUBAI, UAE, 20 November 2025: Emirates announced orders at the Dubai Airshow 2025 for 65 additional Boeing 777 9 aircraft worth USD38 billion at list prices. This takes the airline’s total orderbook with Boeing to 315 widebody aircraft, comprising 270 Boeing 777Xs, 10 Boeing 777 freighters, and 35 Boeing 787s. The A380 is bigger in all dimensions than the 777X and has a higher MTOW and capacity. While the 777X is slightly longer than a 747–8 it has a smaller capacity and MTOW. When the now limited production run of the 747–8 and 747–8f planes end the 777X will be Boeing’s largest plane in production.Here’s the breakdown: 🇮🇳 Air India → 10 × 777-9 on order 🇯🇵 ANA (All Nippon Airways) → 18 × 777-9 on order 🇬🇧 British Airways → 18 × 777-9 on order (+ options for 24 more) 🇭🇰 Cathay Pacific → 21 × 777-9 on order 🇦🇪 Emirates → 115 × 777X on order (the biggest customer 🚀) 🇦🇪 Etihad → 17 × 777-9 + 8 × 777-8 on order 🇩🇪 .The 777-9 is to supersede the 250 ft 2 in (76. Boeing 747-8 as the longest airliner. It is 9. ER for a 251 ft 9 in (76.The new purchase brings Emirates’ 777X order – consisting of the 777-9 and 777-8 models – to 270 airplanes, further cementing its position as the largest 777X customer.Air India’s firm orders include 34 A350 -1000, six A350-900, 20 Boeing 787 Dreamliners, and 10 Boeing 777X widebody aircraft, as well as 140 Airbus A320neo, 70 Airbus A321neo, and 190 Boeing 737 MAX narrowbody aircraft.
Which airlines have bought the 777X?
The aircraft comes in two variants, the 777-9 and the smaller but longer-range 777-8. Boeing says Emirates will be the first airline to receive the 777X, when it gets rolled out in 2020. Other customers include Etihad Airways, Qatar Airways, Cathay Pacific, Lufthansa and Singapore Airlines. British Airways Owner Orders 71 Aircraft Including 6 More Boeing 777X – YouTube.Boeing 777 : Larger, carries 314-396 passengers. Range & Efficiency👇 – 787 : More fuel-efficient, designed for medium to long- haul routes.The new purchase brings Emirates’ 777X order – consisting of the 777-9 and 777-8 models – to 270 airplanes, further cementing its position as the largest 777X customer.Meet N771UA — United’s very first 777-200, delivered back in 1995 and still flying strong at 31 years old. One of the very first 777s ever built, it seats 364 passengers and runs on massive PW4000 engines. The 777 changed long-haul travel forever with fly-by- wire tech, giant twin engines, and computer-aided design.
Who is the competitor of the 777X?
Airbus A350 It’s been years in the making — but the Boeing 777X is finally nearing takeoff. Billed as the world’s largest and most efficient twin-engine jet, it’s designed to outfly and outclass its rival, the Airbus A350. Airbus has been outselling Boeing recently, particularly with the success of the A320neo family. Boeing’s 737 MAX issues have impacted its market position, but it remains a strong competitor.
Why is 777X so delayed?
The US firm said its 777X had been delayed due to mounting regulatory hurdles which it needs to pass. It comes during a surge in demand for international travel, when Boeing wants to push its latest model as an upgrade to its iconic 747 and 777 models, a favourite of commercial airlines. The 777X will have a fuselage diameter that is wider than its European competitor, allowing it to accommodate about 426 passengers in a typical two-class arrangement, 50–60 more than the A350-1000, while maintaining similar economic and comfort standards.The A380 is bigger in all dimensions than the 777X and has a higher MTOW and capacity. While the 777X is slightly longer than a 747–8 it has a smaller capacity and MTOW. When the now limited production run of the 747–8 and 747–8f planes end the 777X will be Boeing’s largest plane in production.The original 777 with a maximum takeoff weight (MTOW) of 545,000–660,000 lb (247–299 t) was produced in two fuselage lengths: the initial 777-200 was followed by the extended-range -200ER in 1997; and the 33.Market Fit: The 777X excels in high-capacity, medium-to-long-haul markets (e. Middle East to Europe/Asia), while the A350 is better for ultra-long-haul, lower-density routes. For example, Emirates uses the A350 for regional routes and plans the 777X for high-capacity trunk routes.