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Paul Bannwarth

New Boeing 777X Completes Successful First Flight

Three hour, 51 minute flight marks new phase for rigorous test program

Largest and most fuel efficient twin-engine commercial jet expected to deliver in 2020

SEATTLE, Jan. 25, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- The new Boeing (NYSE: BA) 777X jetliner took to the skies today, entering the next phase of its rigorous test program. Based on the popular 777 and with proven technologies from the 787 Dreamliner, the 777X took off in front of thousands at Paine Field in Everett, Washington, at 10:09 a.m. local time for a three hour, 51 minute flight over Washington state before landing at Seattle's Boeing Field.

"The 777X flew beautifully, and today's testing was very productive," said Capt. Van Chaney, 777/777X chief pilot for Boeing Test & Evaluation. "Thank you to all the teams who made today possible. I can't wait to go fly your airplane again."

Capt. Chaney and Boeing Chief Pilot Craig Bomben worked through a detailed test plan to exercise the airplane's systems and structures while the test team in Seattle monitored the data in real time.

"Our Boeing team has taken the most successful twin-aisle jet of all time and made it even more efficient, more capable and more comfortable for all," said Stan Deal, president and CEO of Boeing Commercial Airplanes. "Today's safe first flight of the 777X is a tribute to the years of hard work and dedication from our teammates, our suppliers and our community partners in Washington state and across the globe."

The first of four dedicated 777-9 flight test airplanes, WH001 will now undergo checks before resuming testing in the coming days. The test fleet, which began ground testing in Everett last year, will endure a comprehensive series of tests and conditions on the ground and in the air over the coming months to demonstrate the safety and reliability of the design.

The newest member of Boeing's market-leading widebody family, the 777X will deliver 10 percent lower fuel use and emissions and 10 percent lower operating costs than the competition through advanced aerodynamics, the latest generation carbon-fiber composite wing and the most advanced commercial engine ever built, GE Aviation's GE9X.

The new 777X also combines the best of the passenger-preferred 777 and 787 Dreamliner cabins with new innovations to deliver the flight experience of the future. Passengers will enjoy a wide, spacious cabin, large overhead bins that close easily for convenient access to their belongings, larger windows for a view from every seat, better cabin altitude and humidity, less noise and a smoother ride.

Boeing expects to deliver the first 777X in 2021. The program has won 340 orders and commitments from leading carriers around the world, including ANA, British Airways, Cathay Pacific Airways, Emirates, Etihad Airways, Lufthansa, Qatar Airways and Singapore Airlines. Since its launch in 2013, the 777X family has outsold the competition nearly 2 to 1.

About the Boeing 777X Family

The 777X includes the 777-8 and the 777-9, the newest members of Boeing's market-leading widebody family.

Seat Count: 777-8: 384 passengers

(typical 2-class) 777-9: 426 passengers

Engine: GE9X, supplied by GE Aviation

Range: 777-8: 8,730 nautical miles (16,170 km)

777-9: 7,285 nautical miles (13,500 km)

Wingspan: Extended: 235 ft, 5 in. (71.8 m)

On ground: 212 ft, 8 in (64.8 m)

Length: 777-8: 229 ft (69.8 m)

777-9: 251 ft, 9 in (76.7 m)

For more information, please visit www.boeing.com/777X.

LOS ANGELES TRIP 2020

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LAX, USA

National Airlines takes delivery of maiden A330-200

National Airlines has said it has taken delivery of its maiden Airbus widebody, an A330-200, with a second planned for June 2020 and a third by early 2021.

Vistara mulls more aircraft to expand to Europe, US

Vistara is planning to add more B787s to expand into Europe and the United States as its parent Singapore Airlines Group looks to exert more competitive pressure on the Gulf carriers, Bloomberg has reported.

The Indian full-service carrier, a 51/49 joint venture between Tata Sons and Singapore Airlines Group, is still in the early stages of planning its proposed acquisition, sources close to developments told the news wire. The exact size of the potential order will, however, be predicated on, among others, the airline's ability to acquire slots at London Heathrow, they said.

Vistara currently has six B787-9s on firm order from Boeing but expects to take additional units from lessors.

The first two B787s are scheduled to deliver in February and March 2020.

The airline has yet to confirm their initial routes but it is understood that it is studying various options for serving London as a matter of priority.
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FlyBosnia plans charter flights from 2020

FlyBosnia plans to operate regular charter flights to Turkey, Egypt, and Italy during the 2020 summer season.

Beginning on May 25, the start-up carrier will run flights until mid-October from Sarajevo to Antalya and Hurghada

FlyBosnia, which currently operates a single A319, E7-FBA (msn 1808), plans to add another two of the type in April.

According to the airline's booking tool, it currently offers 2x weekly service from Sarajevo to London Luton and 1x weekly flights to Riyadh, as well as 1x weekly flights from Mostar to Rome Fiumicino. In a press release issued to support the launch of the latter city pair last month, it said: “Due to a much better development strategy and conditions at Mostar and Tuzla Int'l Airports, FlyBosnia continues to establish direct lines from there.”

Vision Air International secures EASA TCO

Vision Air International has become the first Pakistani charter airline to secure a European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) Third-Country Operator (TCO) permit, according to a media release by the airline.
The achievement will enable Vision Air to further grow its global charter business by offering flights to the EU and will be vital as it looks to commence scheduled operations later this year.
Vision Air has a fleet of three aircraft a single B737-200(F) and two B737-300(QC)s.