The new Boeing 777X flew in its first test flight from Pine Field Airport in Everett, Washington State, on a 3-hour and 51-minute flight, before landing at Seattle Boeing Field.
The design of the Boeing 777X is based on the famous 777 and the latest technology from the Dreamliner 787.
The WH001, the first of four 777-9 flight tests, will now undergo a series of checks before resuming tests in the coming days.
Boeing said that the testing fleet will undergo a comprehensive series of ground and weather tests and experiments over the coming months to ensure safety and reliability of the design.
The 777X is the newest member to join the market-leading two-pass family of aircraft, and it has several features such as a 10% reduction in fuel consumption and emissions, and a 10% reduction in operating costs compared to competing aircraft thanks to its equipped with the latest advanced aerodynamics and the latest generation of manufactured flying wings Of carbon fiber composite and the latest commercial engine ever GE9X from General Electric, according to "Boeing"
The new 777X also combines the best cabin features available on the 777 and Dreamliner 787, and the latest new innovations to provide the ultimate flying experience. The aircraft features a spacious and spacious cabin, large overhead safes, and larger windows that allow view from every seat, while improving cabin height and humidity, reducing noise, and enhancing levels of comfort during the flight.
Boeing expects to receive the first 777X in 2021. The company has received 340 purchase orders and commitment memos from leading airlines around the world, including Emirates Airlines and Etihad Airways.
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