777X Details & Specifications

The 777X will be the largest and most efficient twin-engine jet in the world, with 12 percent lower fuel consumption and 10 percent lower operating costs than the competition.

The 777-9X will have the lowest operating cost per seat of any commercial airplane. It will offer a range of 8,200 nautical miles (15,185 km) and seat more than 400 passengers. The 777-8X will compete directly with the A350-1000 and will boast an incredible range of up to 9,300 nautical miles (17,220 km) with seating for 350 passengers. The 777X is scheduled to enter service in 2020.

Like the 787 Dreamliner which was launched as the 7E7, the 777X will be formally named at a later date.

Market Offerability

May 2013

Program Launch

November 2013

Seat count numbers

350 passengers

400 passengers

Range

More than 9,300 nautical miles (17,220 km)

More than 8,200 nautical miles (15,185 km)

Wingspan In-flight

235 feet 5 inches (71.8 meters)

Wingspan Folded (on ground)

212 feet 8 inches (64.8 meters)

Folding wing-tip

Enables 23 feet (7 meters) more span to maximize fuel efficiency

Interior

Larger windows, wider cabin, new lighting, new architecture

Configuration

Twin-aisle

Engine

GE9X, supplied by GE Aviation

List Price

$360.5 million

$388.7 million

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