Boeing Board Weighs 777X Program Launch

摘要

Boeing's board of directors is expected to give a go-ahead for the twin-engine 777X programs on Feb. 28, sparking a new wave of competition with Airbus' four-engine A340-500/600 family for the 300-360-seat long-range market. Boeing made no formal statement here, but industry officials at Asian Aerospace 2000 said the company holds letters of intent (LOI) from at least two carriers, EVA Airlines of Taiwan and Japan Airlines. Further, they say Emirates, Cathay Pacific, All Nippon Airways, Malaysia Airlines, Air France, British Airways, Qantas and Singapore Airlines are close to reaching a decision.