Aaron Budwal
Hill+Knowlton Strategies
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Boeing 777X Arrives in Dubai for 2021 Dubai Airshow
- 777-9 flight test airplane makes nearly 15-hour nonstop flight from Seattle to U.A.E.
- On display at Dubai Airshow starting November 14
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, Nov. 9, 2021 - The new Boeing [NYSE:BA] 777X arrived at Dubai World Central at 14:02 (GST) today, 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 and most efficient twin-engine jet, delivering 10% better fuel use, emissions and operating costs than the competition and an exceptional passenger experience.
Please visit boeing.com/dubai and follow @Boeing and @BoeingMidEast on Twitter for more information about Boeing’s presence at the show.
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Contacts:
Zeina El Hakam
Corporate Communications
Middle East, Türkiye & Africa
T: +971 50 210 0810
zeina.elhakam@boeing.com