Boeing 777X costs $410-$442 million for airlines

The Boeing 777X is a new long-range jetliner from Boeing, priced between $410 million and $442 million for commercial versions. The private variant, the Boeing Business Jet 777-9, starts at over $500 million. Airlines often get significant discounts, ranging from 30% to 50% off the list price. The 777X comes in three models: the 777-8, the larger 777-9, and the freighter version 777-8F. The 777-8 can seat 395 passengers and has a range of 8,750 nautical miles, while the 777-9, which can carry 426 passengers, has a slightly shorter range of 7,350 nautical miles. Boeing claims that the 777X will be the world's largest and most efficient twin-engine jet, featuring new technology that improves fuel efficiency by 10%. This includes advanced engines and designs derived from the 787 Dreamliner. The first delivery of the 777-9 is expected to Lufthansa in 2026. The freighter version, the 777-8F, aims to replace older Boeing freighters and compete with Airbus's new A350F. It promises high fuel efficiency and a maximum payload capacity of 118 tons, making it suitable for cargo operations. So far, Boeing has received 481 orders for the 777X across all variants, with notable customers including British Airways, Qatar Airways, and Emirates. The order book includes 43 units of the 777-8, 383 of the 777-9, and 55 of the 777-8F freighter.