There is serious demand from Emirates for a 777-10 variant which would come closer to sufficiently replacing its Airbus A380s when their time is up.But it’s not just about stretching the fuselage. So what considerations need to be made to get such a jet developed?
Boeing VP Darren Hulst reveals that the oldest 777X aircraft, some over 5 years old, won’t be the first delivered to airlines. Newer planes built to current specs will be prioritized.