U.S. manufacturer Boeing unveiled a design modification to the 777-8, increasing the aircraft’s fuselage length by 3.5 feet, which has increased its passenger capacity from 384 to 395 (in two classes), and increased its range from 8,730 nautical miles to 8,745.
The 777-8 has only won a total of 24 orders, which may explain the modification of its design.
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The airlines that have ordered these 24 777-8s are Etihad Airways (8) and Emirates (16). However, Boeing’s order backlog in June 2023 led to speculation that Emirates may have converted its 777-8 orders to the 777-9.
The 777-9 is expected to enter service in 2025, while the first delivery of the 777-8 will not occur until 2027.
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