Boeing 777X arrives for Dubai Airshow

The new Boeing 777X arrived at Dubai World Central at 14:02 Tuesday, preparing for the upcoming Dubai Airshow. The nearly 15-hour nonstop flight from Seattle’s Boeing Field to Dubai was the first international flight and longest flight to date for the 777X, which continues to undergo a rigorous test program. Boeing will join the airshow’s flying program and feature the 777X on static display starting Sunday, Nov. 14. Building on the best of the industry-leading 777 and 787 Dreamliner families, the 777-9 will be the world’s largest twin-engine jet. The aircraft delivers 10% better fuel use, emissions and operating costs than the competition and an exceptional passenger experience, Boeing claimed in a press release Tuesday.More information on Boeing’s presence at the show can be had by visiting boeing.com/dubai and by following @Boeing and @BoeingMidEast on Twitter, the statement said.