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Sculpted side walls, a cabin that's four inches wider than its predecessor, pressurization that alleviates jet lag -- plus, every passenger can see out the window. This is the promise of the new Boeing 777X, a hotly anticipated next-generation aircraft that is coming closer to readiness, in the first full mock-ups of its interior. The new aircraft's possible internal configuration was on display at the recent  Aircraft Interiors Expo 2019 (AIX)  in Hamburg,  Germany. Interest in the new Boeing remains high, despite the continued investigation into Boeing's 737 Max airplane -- which  remains grounded following two fatal air crashes. Overshadowed by the recent tragedies, the first fully built 777X was unveiled at a low-key event in March. At AIX, the focus was on the positives of the 777X concept and how it will deliver improved levels of passenger experience, compared to earlier versions of the venerable Boeing aircraft. "We've learned a lot since the 7...

Asia’s first 777X customer has begun preparations for the introduction of their Boeing 777-9X.  Cathay Pacific   CEO Rupert Hogg says the airline is ‘already in discussion’ with Boeing and others on every aspect of the 777-9X aircraft, which Cathay is planning to roll out as part of the airlines’ future long-haul fleet On December 20th, 2013, Cathay Pacific announced an order for 21 Boeing 777-9X aircraft as part of their future long-haul fleet strategy. The order is valued at more than $7 billion at current list prices. The 777-9X delivers Cathay Pacific with improved payload range capability and reduced operating costs, in addition to a significant reduction in carbon emissions. According to chief customer and commercial officer Paul Loo, Cathay is expected to receive its first 777-9X around June 2021. Deliveries will continue through 2024. Do we know what routes the 777-9X will fly on? With the capabilities that the 777X offers, it’s certain that Cathay woul...