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Boeing: will be new B-777X aircraft test during the week?

In the market by 2021?

Boeing could make the first flight test of a new 777X family aircraft later this week. Designed to carry around 406 people it could enter the market by 2021. The B-777X is powered by GE9X engines, new composite wings, a wider fuselage and other improvements, would guarantee 10% lower fuel consumption and emissions. This new version was launched in November 2013 with two variants: B-777/8X with 384...

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