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Qatar offers to be launch customer for a 777X freighter

2019-06-19T13:20:00+01:00

Qatar Airways chief executive Akbar Al Baker is urging Boeing to develop a freighter version of its 777X, and has confirmed his carrier’s willingness to serve as a launch customer for such an aircraft.

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Boeing sticks to 777X timeline despite GE9X delays

2019-06-17T11:18:00+01:00

Boeing insists its 777X programme remains on track for 2020 deliveries despite fresh engine issues that seemingly push the certification timeline toward the outer edge of the airframer’s expectations.

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GE redesigns GE9X compressor part for 777X engine

2019-06-17T09:25:00+01:00

GE Aviation is redesigning a static compressor part for the in-development GE9X engine, to power the Boeing 777X, after the component showed premature deterioration during the test programme.

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Ten-abreast A350 would be 'uncatchable' by 777X

2019-06-14T18:32:00+01:00

Airbus chief commercial officer Christian Scherer believes a 10-abreast configuration for the A350-1000 would mean the variant would be “uncatchable” by the rival Boeing 777-9.