While an order is not imminent, Evans said, conversations with Boeing revolve around the 'scope and capability' of the 777X, which will have 2 variants, a 777-8 with a longer range, and a 777-9 with more capacity but a slightly shorter range.

Australian airline Qantas says it wants to introduce nonstop flights between Sydney and London and will choose between the. With the latest variant of the 777 aircraft not due to enter into service until early next decade, Qantas is in talks with both Boeing and Airbus about their latest aircraft, Evans said. Engine so large, the fuselage of the 737 can fit through the center without touching Brand new Boeing 777xboeing boeing777 boeing777x 777x lovemyjob boeinglife builtnotbought firstofitskind. 'They are big units on big thick routes like Los Angeles and London, flying into slot-constrained airports,' said Evans. Qantas currently operates a fleet of 12 A380s. Looking at SIA's existing 777 fleet of 28 aircraft, this order makes sense since it will allow a. The carrier was one of the few to add to its 777X order during the pandemic and now has 31 firm orders with Boeing. 'The A380s do a great job on the markets that they operate,' said Gareth Evans, head of the company's international business. Third on the list is Singapore Airlines, another long-time 777 customer. Qantas talking to Boeing on 777X Qantas said it will keep its Airbus A380s in service beyond 2020 as it conducts talks with Boeing on its next-generation 777X jets.

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