Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence, witnessed the official induction of two ATR 72-600 aircraft into the expanding fleet of Indian regional airline FLY91, during an official ceremony held at Dubai World Central (DWC), in…
IndiGo and Axis Bank, one of the largest private sector banks in India, have partnered to launch co-branded credit cards that are tailored to meet the evolving needs of Indian consumers. The cards, available in two variants – IndiGo Axis Bank Credit…
Regional aviation in India often swings between optimism and fragility. Star Air’s current phase sits somewhere in between—expanding its footprint, adding capital, and preparing for a larger fleet—yet doing so with a sharp awareness of the constraints that define this…
IndiGo has announced adjustments and schedule revisions in its long-haul network to ensure seamless and reliable operations for the convenience of its customers. Recently IndiGo’s widebody operation has faced external operational constraints; continuously changing airspace constraints due to geo-political circumstances,…
Riding high on an 8% plus annual passenger traffic growth, Bengaluru’s Kempegowda International Airport (KIA) is all set for a major technological upgrade this year. High on its agenda is an all-new Air Traffic Control (ATC) and an upgrade of…
Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSMIA), Mumbai, has been recognised as Asia-Pacific’s Best Airport for Departures in the over 40-million passengers’ category at the 2025 Airport Service Quality (ASQ) Customer Experience Awards presented by Airports Council International (ACI). The recognition…
India’s memory of tabletop runway disasters is long and sobering. In 2020, an Air India Express Boeing 737 overshot Kozhikode’s rain-soaked runway and plunged into a gorge, killing 21 people. A decade earlier, another Air India Express aircraft overshot at…
FedEx and Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA) today broke ground on FedEx’s fully automated air cargo hub, advancing capacity in India’s largest international trade corridor and strengthening its role as an integrated logistics and trade gateway for Western India. The ₹2,500…
AirX, one of Europe’s largest private jet operators, has confirmed it is upgrading its connectivity across its Bombardier Challenger 850 aircraft fleet by installing the Gogo Plane Simple® Ku-band terminal. The equipping of the terminals is part of a customised…
STACK.aero, the technology platform streamlining business aviation workflows, experienced significant growth in the uptake of its Business Operations System (BOS) digitalisation platform in 2025, and predicts continued adoption through 2026, as customers increasingly seek to reduce silos and streamline services….
India’s aviation ecosystem is expanding, but structural consistency across the industry remains a work in progress. Less attention has been given to how well the system accommodates operations that function differently from scheduled airlines, yet remain integral to economic activity….
Gama Aviation has officially opened its purpose‑built Business Aviation Centre (BAC) at Sharjah International Airport, a major multi‑million‑dollar investment designed to future‑proof business aviation services in the UAE and the wider Middle East. The BAC is one of the region’s…
Twenty years of engineering investment, a supply chain running through Indian manufacturers, a training infrastructure feeding the workforce Indian aviation needs, and a next-generation engine built specifically for the operating conditions that define flying across the subcontinent— Pratt & Whitney has…
American Airlines and CFM International (“CFM”) today announced that American’s future deliveries of Airbus A321neo aircraft will continue to be powered by the CFM LEAP-1A engine. These engines will be installed on Airbus A321neo aircraft that American ordered two years…
India’s aviation growth is pushing beyond fleet additions toward questions of endurance, utilisation, and long-term support. From engines powering high-frequency domestic routes to platforms enabling long-haul expansion, the emphasis is on reliability, operating economics, and lifecycle depth. Manufacturing and engineering…
GE Aerospace announced today a new test milestone for hybrid electric aviation, successfully demonstrating power transfer, extraction, and injection in a high-bypass commercial turbofan engine. Ground testing of a modified Passport engine was completed in 2025 at Peebles Test Operation…
Enterprise aviation software provider Ramco Systems Corporation, USA (RSC), a subsidiary of Ramco Systems Limited, announced that Sahar Group, a leading aerospace services provider specialising in the UH-60 Black Hawk platform, has selected Ramco’s next generation Aviation Software to support its ongoing growth initiatives. This win…
Lufthansa Technik celebrates a major milestone: its 1,000th overhauled Pratt & Whitney Geared Turbofan (GTF) engine. This achievement is a testament to the strength of a globally united team, spanning Poland, Germany, North America, and China. The milestone reinforces Lufthansa…
Air France Industries KLM Engineering & Maintenance (AFI KLM E&M) announces the arrival of the first LEAP-1B spare engine in Amsterdam, marking a major milestone in their recently signed agreement to purchase up to 10 CFM International LEAP-1A and LEAP-1B…
Ryanair and CFM International (CFM) today announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for a long-term material services agreement to support Ryanair’s entire fleet of about 2,000 CFM56 and LEAP engines powering its Boeing 737 aircraft. The MoU,…
| 777–8 | 777–9 | |
|---|---|---|
| Passengers (two-class) | 395 | 426 |
| Range | 8,745 nmi (16,190 km) | 7,285 nmi (13,500 km) |
| Length | 232 feet, 6 inches (70.86 m) | 251 feet, 9 inches (76.72 m) |
| Wingspan | Extended: 235 feet, 5 in (71.75 m) On ground: 212 feet, 9 inches (64.85 m) |
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| Height | 19 m / 64 ft | |
| Engine | GE9X, supplied by GE Aviation | |
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