Boeing showcases the 777X cabin mockup amid latest orders from airlines, including Korean Airlines

Boeing showcased a full-size 777X interior section highlighting the airplane’s wider cabin, larger windows and spacious architecture. So, what are the cool features of this cabin on this aircraft and will it help to reduce jetlag on ultra long-haul flights?

Well, I had the honor of being hosted by Boeing and especially Stephanie Werner and Laura Fitzgerald, Regional Directors, Cabin Marketing, Boeing, at Farnborough Airshow to experience the cabin interiors of the 777X.

During the 777X interiors mock-up tour, Werner showcased the innovative features of the cabin design that Boeing says will combine the best of the aircraft manufacturer’s B777 and B787 Dreamliner cabins.

Boeing is the market leader in twin-aisle airplanes, freighters and airplane cabin design. Our designs are informed by decades of research, experience and innovation to benefit both passengers and crew. The new 777-8 and 777-9 will take that advantage to the next level by incorporating the best of the passenger preferred 777 and 787 families with new advances to deliver the flight experience of the future.

On the 777X family, passengers and crew alike will enjoy thoughtful features such as a more comfortable cabin altitude, better humidity, a smoother ride, a quiet environment, more natural light and soothing LED lighting.

Even the bins have been redesigned for ease of use, holding twice as much while closing up and out of the way with 40% less force. And with a spacious cabin that is wider than both its predecessors and competition, the spacious 777-8 and 777-9 offer a new level of comfort that is unmatched.

The 777-8 and 777-9 also feature an innovative cabin architecture that adds further value for airlines. Airlines can choose from a suite of standard parts and options to tailor the ceilings and bins in each section of the same airplane. The result: a more customized passenger experience without the time and expense of custom designs.

Boeing’s market-leading widebody airplanes offer a superior flying experience informed by decades of research, experience and innovation. The newest Boeing widebody family, the 777X, combines the best of the passenger-preferred 777 and 787 Dreamliner cabins to offer exceptional comfort and thoughtful features for passengers, delivering the flight experience of the future.

Spacious, wide cabin: The 777X will provide the most spacious environment for passengers. With nearly 8-foot-tall ceilings and a cabin that is up to 16 inches wider than the competition, passengers in every class of service will enjoy greater comfort, with more space and additional headroom between their seat and the bins above. From a comfortable 10-abreast economy seating to a more spacious premium class, the 777X offers comfort the competition cannot match.

Stunning architecture possibilities: New on the 777X, airlines can choose from a suite of standard parts and options to tailor the ceilings and bins in each section of the same airplane, providing a true canvas for their brand and a more customized passenger experience.

Bigger bins: The overhead stowage bins on the 777X hold twice as many bags, giving passengers ample space to stow their carry-on luggage. In addition, the bins have been redesigned for ease of use, closing up and out of the way with 40% less force.

Larger windows: At 162 square inches, the 777X windows are 30 percent bigger than the
competition’s and are optimally positioned on the fuselage to give passengers seated throughout the airplane a view of the horizon. Electronically dimmable windows, an option airlines can select, darken at the touch of a button, giving passengers a view outside while limiting light in the cabin.

​Improved cabin environment: Like the 787 Dreamliner family, the 777X will offer higher humidity than other commercial jetliners, a lower cabin altitude at 6,000 feet and improved cabin air quality with available gaseous filtration. These advancements allow passengers to feel more refreshed when arriving at their destinations.

Smoother ride: The 777X is designed to provide a more comfortable flight for passengers and crew by sensing and damping the effects of turbulence for a smoother ride, like the 787 Dreamliner.

Quiet: The 777X is a quieter airplane for communities and passengers, with a noise footprint that is 40 percent smaller than the airplanes it replaces. New engines, better insulation and more cabin air nozzles for lower-velocity air distribution help create a quieter cabin.

Korean Air became the latest 777X customer with a commitment to purchase 20 777X aircraft and a further order for up to 30 787-10 jets. The commitment, which is reported to be worth US$22 billion, for up to 50 Boeing widebody aircraft is expected to play a key role in modernising and strengthening the Asian carrier’s long-haul fleet after its merger with Asiana Airlines.
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“The addition of the Boeing 777-9 and 787-10 aircraft marks a significant milestone I our strategic objective to expand and upgrade our fleet,” said Walter Cho, Chairman and CEO of Korean Air. “These new airplanes will elevate passenger comfort and enhance operational efficiency, while significantly reducing carbon emissions, supporting our long-term commitment to sustainable aviation,” he continued.

With a 426-passenger seating capacity in a two-class configuration and a range of 13,500km, the 777-9 features advanced technologies from the 787 Dreamliner family, including new carbon-fibre composite wings enabling the aircraft to achieve 10% better fuel efficiency, CO2 emissions and operating costs than the competition. Meanwhile, the 787-10 can carry up to 336 passengers with a range of 11,730km, with Boeing underlining that the fuel efficiency of the 787 has helped operators avoid more than 169 billion pounds in CO2 emissions since entering service.

Stephanie Pope, president and CEO of Boeing Commercial Airplanes, said the aircraft manufacturer was “honoured Korean Air had selected its largest, most efficient wideboy airplanes to add capacity to its network.” She also noted that this latest announcement builds on a 50-year relationship between the two companies with the “777X and 787 Dreamliner continuing to support the airline’s long-term goals for sustainability and continued growth.”