777X in flight

777X By Design

Discover what goes into creating the industry-leading technology of the 777X family.

Unrivaled Performance and Impressive Potential

777X taking off with mountains in the background

777X Value Proposition

  • More efficient than the competition
    • 10% better fuel efficiency and CO2 emissions
    • 10% better operating economics
  • Greater airline revenue
  • Expanded network capability
  • All-new passenger experience
  • Highest reliability in its class

GE9X Technology

Exclusive GE technologies bring 5% better SFC than any other competing engine

  • 5% Lower
    SPECIFIC FUEL CONSUMPTION
    Than any other competing engine in 2020
  • 10% Lower Fuel Costs vs. GE90-115B
  • 8db Noise Levels within stage 5 Margin
  • 55% Emissions within CAEP/8 Margin
  • World Class Reliability
Closeup view of GE engine

A Balanced Design Approach, Focused on Efficiency

777X cruising above mountains

Combining proven and leading edge technologies

787 Technologies

  • Laminar flow nacelle
  • Advanced flight controls and high lift design
  • Flight deck displays and functionality
  • Computing and Network Architecture

777 Technologies

  • Highly reliable systems architecture
  • Composite floor beams and empennage

NEW Technologies

  • High span composite wing with folding tip
  • Clean sheet engine design
  • New passenger experience

Advanced Connectivity

Supplies value during the entire travel experience

Connectivity diagram

Touch Screens Come to the 777X Flight Deck

777X flight deck

Latest flight deck technology & commonality with the 777 + 787

  • Innovative – 1st in commercial aviation
  • Easy – familiar, simple touch screens
  • Interactive – multiple touch points
  • Efficient – removes airplane parts
  • Common – operationally, w/today's 777
  • Tested – for the last 5 years

5% better aerodynamics than the A350-1000

A generational leap in aerodynamic technology

Diagram of smooth wing structure

Unconstrained wing
Longer wingspan than the A350-1000 results in better L/D.

Diagram of smooth wing airflow

Folding wingtip
Enables high-span efficiency while maintaining taxiway and gate compatibility.

Diagram of smooth wing structure

Laminar flow nacelles
Reduced drag with smoother airflow over nacelles.

Unmatched Network Growth Opportunities

Network growth map

Better aerodynamics with a folding wingtip

Comparison of wingspans with folding wingtips

An enhanced cabin environment

777X cabin interior
  • Lower cabin altitude
  • Improved humidity
  • Cleaner air
  • Smooth ride technology
  • Improved temperature control
  • Lower cabin noise

10% lower operating costs than the A350-1000

Operating cost comparison chart

The 777X family offers growth for the future

777-8

777-8

12.9 ft (3.9 m) shorter than the 300ER. Fewer passengers but more range

777-300ER

777-300ER

777-9

777-9

7.0ft (2.1m) longer than the 300ER. 34 more passengers than 300ER

The 777X has more range capability than A350-1000

777X Dubai range chart

777-8

365,150-kg (805,000-lb) MTOW
395 two-class passengers

777-9

351,550-kg (775,000-lb) MTOW
426 two-class passengers

 

Standard rules
50% annual winds
Airways and traffic allowances included
Range capability from Dubai

777X New York range chart

777-8

365,150-kg (805,000-lb) MTOW
395 two-class passengers

777-9

351,550-kg (775,000-lb) MTOW
426 two-class passengers

 

Standard rules
50% annual winds
Airways and traffic allowances included
Range capability from New York

777X Hong Kong range chart

777-8

365,150-kg (805,000-lb) MTOW
395 two-class passengers

777-9

351,550-kg (775,000-lb) MTOW
426 two-class passengers

 

Standard rules
50% annual winds
Airways and traffic allowances included
Range capability from Hong Kong

All-new composite wing is lighter, more efficient

Closeup view of 777X wing

Increasing wingspan improves aerodynamics

  • Proven composite wing enables long span and efficient airfoil
  • Longer wingspan results in lower fuel use
  • Folding wingtip for airport compatibility
  • Wingspan optimized for efficiency

777X offers a wider cabin for increased flexibility

Cabin wall thickness reduced 2 inches on each side

Illustration showing that the cabin is 4 inches wider than 777-300ER

Higher, larger 777X windows give everyone a view

Window size comparison