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[Independence76]

http://boeing.mediar...and-Commitments

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Boeing Launches 777X with Record-Breaking Orders and Commitments
- First twin-aisle launch in history to achieve 259 orders and commitments
- 777X will be the largest, most-efficient twin-engine jet in the world
- Emirates, Etihad Airways, Lufthansa and Qatar Airways commit to 777X
- The 777X advances the world's most efficient, flexible twin-aisle family


DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, Nov. 17, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Boeing [NYSE:BA] today launched the 777X program at the 2013 Dubai Airshow with a record-breaking number of customer orders and commitments for the newest member of its twin-aisle product family. Agreements for 259 airplanes from four customers across Europe and the Middle East provide a strong foundation to support development and production of the airplane.

Representing the largest product launch in commercial jetliner history by dollar value, 777X orders and commitments include Lufthansa with 34 airplanes; Etihad Airways with 25; Qatar Airways with 50 and Emirates with 150 airplanes. The combined value of the agreements is more than $95 billion at list prices.

Edited by Independence76, 18 November 2013 - 11:20 PM.

[Iain_]

Not so keen on the name, assuming this is just the name of the programme though? Will the models be the 777-8 and -9?

[Independence76]

Iain_, on 19 November 2013 - 11:01 AM, said:

Not so keen on the name, assuming this is just the name of the programme though? Will the models be the 777-8 and -9?

Most likely. Boeing said that the term "777X" is intended to be a working title. But, you never know. "Windows 7" was a working title, but was kept.