Cathay Pacific Becomes First Asian Airline to order 777X

[NYCA News]

NYCAviation:

Cathay Pacific Becomes First Asian Airline to order 777X

On Friday, Boeing and Cathay Pacific announced an order for 21 of the manufacturers new 777-9X aircraft. With the order, Cathay Pacific becomes the first airline in Asia to order the new type.
[Click to Read Full Article]

[gonzalu]

Can't wait to see the folded wings at T7

[Mateo]

Can't wait to see the folded wings at T7

If British ever decides to bring the 380 to JFK, they'll have to make at least one gate at T7 Group VI compatible (if it isn't already), so the 777X will use that on morning or late night flights when BA isn't using it. Before that happens, though, I'd assume AA will start building out the other half of 8 to bring all of OneWorld under one roof.

[gonzalu]

Well, 777x will use same gates as all other 777s as I understand it... no need for new gates for it :)

[Gintaras B.]

If British ever decides to bring the 380 to JFK, they'll have to make at least one gate at T7 Group VI compatible (if it isn't already), so the 777X will use that on morning or late night flights when BA isn't using it. Before that happens, though, I'd assume AA will start building out the other half of 8 to bring all of OneWorld under one roof.

British A380 is listed London (LHR) - New York (JFK), New York (JFK) - London (LHR) but no dates as of yet.
Looks like, soon after New Year, Fasil would get lucky with British A380, if info on that site accurate.

Manny, he mentioned British A380 - this would need new gates and looks like T7 will need new gates....

[Mateo]

Well, 777x will use same gates as all other 777s as I understand it... no need for new gates for it :)

I should have clarified - my whole premise was on it using gates without folding the wings. With the wings folded, it's a Group V aircraft - everything on the ground is the same as a 744 or a current 777. With the wings at full span, it's Group VI and subject to the same runway, taxiway, and stand restrictions as a 380.

[gonzalu]

I know I get that... and yes, I did assume you meant that it would need G VI gates

Nonetheless, I guess that means guaranteed RWY 31L arrivals for all 777x when on 31s