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Boeing's 777X test aircraft makes 15 hour flight Seattle to Dubai
Based on Flightaware data, the 777X test aircraft N779XW made the 8457 mile trip from BFI Boeing Field (Seattle) to Dubai UAE on Monday 08-Nov-2021. (flightaware.com) Más...
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Any insights on why they avoided israeli airspace?
Interesting observation. Here is the track:
https://flightaware.com/live/flight/N779XW/history/20211108/1800Z/KBFI/OMDW
From https://simpleflying.com/boeing-777x-dubai-ferry/
"Many aircraft flying between Dubai and the West will route Through Iraq and Kuwait en route to Dubai. However, the 777X opted to fly past Cyprus and Israel, overflying Egypt, Jordan, and Saudi Arabia before entering UAE airspace.
The reason for the route is almost certainly due to Iraqi Airspace’s classification by the FAA. Civil aviation operations in Iraq are prohibited below FL320. While the 777X was flying at FL390 by this point, the route taken by the jet offers better alternative airports if needed. The jet landed in Dubai at 14:01 after a 15-hour long flight."
https://flightaware.com/live/flight/N779XW/history/20211108/1800Z/KBFI/OMDW
From https://simpleflying.com/boeing-777x-dubai-ferry/
"Many aircraft flying between Dubai and the West will route Through Iraq and Kuwait en route to Dubai. However, the 777X opted to fly past Cyprus and Israel, overflying Egypt, Jordan, and Saudi Arabia before entering UAE airspace.
The reason for the route is almost certainly due to Iraqi Airspace’s classification by the FAA. Civil aviation operations in Iraq are prohibited below FL320. While the 777X was flying at FL390 by this point, the route taken by the jet offers better alternative airports if needed. The jet landed in Dubai at 14:01 after a 15-hour long flight."
Not sure about the route. T. Hoff has a remark. I have observed this 777X and its 2 siblings during the 777X test program. AFAIK this is the longest range flight undertaken by any of the 777X test aircraft.
Simpleflying article states destination is Dubai air show, and is the first stop outside USA for any 777X.
Long haul flight gives an opportunity to evaluate endurance, fuel burn, etc
Simpleflying article states destination is Dubai air show, and is the first stop outside USA for any 777X.
Long haul flight gives an opportunity to evaluate endurance, fuel burn, etc
