The 777X is Boeings new flagship aircraft, which is badly delayed. The jet was supposed to enter service in 2020, but has been pushed back until at least 2025, due to certification issues. While Boeing is still officially hoping that the plane will enter service in 2025, it seems many airline executives now think 2026…
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It looks like the 777-8 its going to be a slow seller and between Qatar and Emirates they have 60% of the orders.
If the 777X is larger and longer than the 777-300, why does it only seem to have four doors on each side, while the 777-300 has five?
I'm just curious about this, as from an evacuation perspective this doesn't seem to make sense, or perhaps evacuation regulations / standards have changed(?).
The amount of doors dictates the maximum amount of passengers an aircraft can carry. 8 doors on the 777-9 limits the maximum passenger count to 440 while 10 doors on the 777-300 allows it to seat over 500. The 777-9 can be configured with a 5th door pair if the customer requests for that , this increases the exit limit to over 475 passengers.
There might be delays however with the recent KE B77X order and the fact the B77X program has thousands of hours logged in, I believe both Boeing and the FAA have a bit of a clearer idea of when the plane will be certified.
Of course, there always can be "unknown unknowns" however I'm confident. If fact, I sold my Sprit Aerosystem stock and purchased Boeing shares. I believe Boeing will "right the ship".