Aero-News: Quote of the Day

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Aero-News Quote of the Day

"Honestly, if it goes beyond 2023, and it goes on for another year, we will probably cancel the program. What else can we do? We can’t continue the way we are. Boeing really needs to get their act together and get this aircraft sorted. Don’t forget – the aircraft was originally designed for delivery in April 2020, it’s now 2024 if we are lucky. You’ve now got a four-year delay with the program. If they got another year on it, we are going to question if this is fit for purpose or not, what’s the problem with it?"

Source: Dubai's Emirates has joined with fellow Boeing waitlisters in debating their retention of order slots for the 777X if delays continue. The airline's president, Tim Clark, has hinted that the 8-year-old order of 115 777-9Xs are looking less attractive by the day.

FMI: www.boeing.com, www.emirates.com