Boeing Bumps 777-9 Range to 8,000 Nautical Miles

Boeing has quietly updated the range of its upcoming 777-9 to 8,000 nautical miles while the jet still awaits certification.

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Previous range
7,285 nautical miles
Updated range
8,000 nautical miles

Boeing has updated the performance figures for its 777-9, giving the aircraft a quiet boost on paper.

Without a formal announcement, the manufacturer raised the jet's listed range from 7,285 to 8,000 nautical miles. The revised numbers mark an impressive increase, though the aircraft still awaits official certification.

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