Aircraft · Monday, 27 July 2026
Emirates’ Clark confident Boeing will explore larger 777X
Emirates President Tim Clark expects Boeing to develop a stretched '777-10' variant based on performance data from the 777-9 program.
TL;DR
Clark stated that the 777-9's improving performance metrics and increased thrust from GE Aerospace make a stretch variant likely, while confirming Emirates will reject early-build 777X airframes due to their age and required modifications. The potential for a 777-10 suggests a competitive response to Airbus's own investigations into an A350 stretch, signaling a shift in long-haul widebody development.
FlightGlobal26 Jul, 09:14 BST
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